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Throw Momma from the Train

PG-13 1987 Comedy, Crime · 1h 28m
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Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his students, Owen, is fed up with his domineering mother. When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie's plot into action and offers to kill Larry's ex-wife, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has already set things in motion.

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About Throw Momma from the Train

Larry Donner, a struggling author plagued by his awful ex-wife, teaches a writing class where he meets Owen, a man dominated by his overbearing mother. After Owen watches a movie mirroring his own life, he proposes a dark deal: Owen will kill Larry's ex-wife if Larry agrees to murder his mother. Larry barely has time to process the outrageous proposal before Owen seemingly sets his deadly plan in motion, plunging them both into a chaotic and hilarious series of events.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Danny DeVito, who also stars as Owen Lift, the hapless mama's boy. Billy Crystal plays Larry Donner, the frustrated writer. Anne Ramsey delivers a memorable performance as Momma Lift, the epitome of a domineering mother. Kim Greist portrays Beth, Larry's ex-wife. Kate Mulgrew appears as Margaret Donner, and Branford Marsalis contributes to the film's score.

What people like about Throw Momma from the Train

Audiences and critics alike praised Throw Momma from the Train for its sharp writing, comedic performances, and clever plot. Many highlighted the chemistry between Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal, noting their perfect comedic timing. Anne Ramsey's performance as Momma Lift was also widely celebrated as one of the most memorable and hilarious aspects of the film.

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Movie Score

62%

Released

December 11, 1987

Director

Danny DeVito

Cast

Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew, Branford Marsalis

Genre

Comedy, Crime

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