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Serial Mom

1994·Movie·R·94 min·6.7(766)

Every mom wants to be wanted, but not for murder!

Beverly is the perfect happy homemaker, along with her doting husband and two children, but this nuclear family just might explode when her fascination with serial killers collides with her ever-so-proper code of ethics.

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About Serial Mom

Serial Mom is a 1994 English-language comedy and crime film directed by John Waters. The cast is led by Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Serial Mom was produced by Polar Entertainment and Savoy Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 13, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
John Waters
Writers
John Waters
Release date
April 13, 1994
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
Polar Entertainment, Savoy Pictures
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Serial Mom cast & crew

Serial Mom was directed by John Waters and written by John Waters.

The cast features Kathleen Turner as Beverly Sutphin, Sam Waterston as Eugene Sutphin, Ricki Lake as Misty Sutphin, Matthew Lillard as Chip Sutphin, Scott Morgan as Detective Pike, and Walt MacPherson as Detective Gracey.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by Robert M. Stevens, and it was produced by John Fiedler and Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr..

Is Serial Mom worth watching?

Serial Mom holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 766 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and crime, Serial Mom is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Serial Mom

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Cast of Serial Mom

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

Beverly Sutphin

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Eugene Sutphin

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Misty Sutphin

Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard

Chip Sutphin

Scott Morgan

Scott Morgan

Detective Pike

Walt MacPherson

Walt MacPherson

Detective Gracey

Justin Whalin

Justin Whalin

Scotty

Patricia Dunnock

Patricia Dunnock

Birdie

Lonnie Horsey

Lonnie Horsey

Carl

Mink Stole

Mink Stole

Dottie Hinkle

Mary Jo Catlett

Mary Jo Catlett

Rosemary Ackerman

John Badila

John Badila

Mr. Stubbins

Serial Mom — FAQs

Where can I watch Serial Mom in United States?

Serial Mom is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Serial Mom in?

Serial Mom is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Serial Mom?

Serial Mom runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).

What is Serial Mom rated?

Serial Mom is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 766 ratings.

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