Throw Momma from the Train

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1987

1h 28m

PG-13

English

Comedy, Crime

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Throw Momma from the Train

PG-13

Movie

1987

1h 28m

English

Comedy, Crime

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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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Cast

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Danny DeVito

Owen / Ned 'Little Ned' Lift

Larry Donner

Beth Ryan

Mrs. Lift

Margaret

Lester

Joel

DeBenedetto

Mrs. Hazeltine

Herself

Pinsky

Ms. Gladstone

Sargeant

Mr. Perlman

Ramon

Millington

Bucky

Rosey

Mr. Lopez

Announcer

Old Man

Reporter

Directed By: Danny DeVito

Written By: Stu Silver (Screenplay)

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kennybyoung says...

10 years ago

Funny movie.

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jarvis-8243417 says...

4 years ago

Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito team up for the off-the-wall comedy Throw Momma From the Train. After being framed for his ex-wife’s disappearance, writing instructor Larry Donner is blackmailed by one of his students who wants Donner to kill his mother for him. Crystal and DeVito are great together and give a lot of personality to their characters. Yet, there are some problems with the tone as the film seems unsure of how dark to take the comedy. Additionally, there are some script problems (especially in the last act). Throw Momma From the Train is uneven and derails a little bit, but it’s still a fun ride.

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r96sk says...

11 months ago

A little all over the place, granted, but I still felt entertained by 'Throw Momma from the Train'. Danny DeVito stars in what is his theatrical directorial debut. I chose to watch this because of him being in it, as I want to watch more of his stuff, and he is the film's strongest element, I'd say. Billy Crystal is good too, him and DeVito work nicely together throughout. Anne Ramsey's character annoyed me a lot, I can't lie. I'm actually flabbergasted to read that the performance got Ramsey an Oscar nomination - 1987 must've been a slow year for Best Supporting Actress. No hate for Ramsey though, btw - happy for her! I know Momma is supposed to be annoying, but she's way too far along that particular scale for me. The aforementioned is my only complaint, however. It's a good time otherwise, even if I feel like it meanders here and there in setting up each part of the story. It's all worthy of your time, mind.

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Edgerk says...

a month ago

"Throw Momma from the Train" is a classic comedy from 1987 that you'll love. It's about a hilarious mix-up between two characters and their troublesome relationships. The film will have you laughing the whole way through. Check it out!

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r96sk

10 months ago

A little all over the place, granted, but I still felt entertained by 'Throw Momma from the Train'.

Danny DeVito stars in what is his theatrical directorial debut. I chose to watch this because of him being in it, as I want to watch more of his stuff, and he is the film's strongest eleme More

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