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Still from 'night, Mother — 'night, Mother (1986) — Tom MoorePhotographed by Stephen M. Katz

Poster for 'night, Mother

Tom Moore

'night, Mother

English / 1986 / 1h 36m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.87/5·2.6K ratings·699 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A mother and daughter spend a night together after the daughter reveals that she will kill herself by the end of it.

Included in
May 2022
Position 1
Included in
Films of Endearment: A Mother's Day Selection
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorTom Moore

WriterMarsha Norman, Marsha Norman

CinematographerStephen M. Katz

Composer

EditorSuzanne Pettit

ProducerAlan Greisman, Aaron Spelling

Cast

Sissy Spacekas Jessie Cates

Anne Bancroftas Thelma Cates

Ed Berkeas Dawson Cates

Carol Robbinsas Loretta Cates

Jennifer Roosendahlas Melodie Cates

Michael Kenworthyas Kenny Cates

Sari Walkeras Agnes Fletcher

Claire Malisas Operator (VOICE)

'night, Mother (1986) | Criteria