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Throw Momma from the Train

1987·Movie·PG-13·88 min·6.2(657)

Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.

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

Throw Momma from the Train is a 1987 English-language comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Danny DeVito. The cast is led by Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Throw Momma from the Train was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 11, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $58 million worldwide.

Director
Danny DeVito
Writers
Stu Silver
Release date
December 11, 1987
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$58 million
Production
Orion Pictures
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Throw Momma from the Train cast & crew

Throw Momma from the Train was directed by Danny DeVito and written by Stu Silver.

The cast features Danny DeVito as Owen Lift, Billy Crystal as Larry Donner, Kim Greist as Beth Ryan, Anne Ramsey as Mrs. Lift, Kate Mulgrew as Margaret Donner, and Branford Marsalis as Lester.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Barry Sonnenfeld, and it was produced by Larry Brezner.

Is Throw Momma from the Train worth watching?

Throw Momma from the Train holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 657 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, crime, and thriller, Throw Momma from the Train is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Throw Momma from the Train

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Cast of Throw Momma from the Train

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Owen Lift

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Larry Donner

Kim Greist

Kim Greist

Beth Ryan

Anne Ramsey

Anne Ramsey

Mrs. Lift

Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew

Margaret Donner

Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Lester

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Joel

Bruce Kirby

Bruce Kirby

Detective DeBenedetto

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Joey DePinto

Sergeant

Annie Ross

Annie Ross

Mrs. Hazeltine

Raye Birk

Raye Birk

Pinsky

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Throw Momma from the Train — FAQs

Where can I watch Throw Momma from the Train in United States?

Throw Momma from the Train is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.

Is Throw Momma from the Train on fuboTV?

Yes — Throw Momma from the Train is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Throw Momma from the Train in?

Throw Momma from the Train is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Throw Momma from the Train?

Throw Momma from the Train runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).

What is Throw Momma from the Train rated?

Throw Momma from the Train is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 657 ratings.

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