Mommie Dearest
1981 · Movie · PG · 128 min · ★ 6.4
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Based on Mommie Dearest
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Details
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-09-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 128 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (238 votes)
Themes
- child abuse
- adoption
- biography
- sociopath
- lawyer
- hollywood
- mansion
- docudrama
- perfection
- mother daughter estrangement
- adopted child
- mother daughter relationship
- +2 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actress · 1982
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- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actress · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1982 · nominated
Cast & crew
Faye Dunaway
as Joan Crawford
Diana Scarwid
as Christina Crawford
Steve Forrest
as Greg Savitt
Howard Da Silva
as L.B. Mayer
- MH
Mara Hobel
as Christina Crawford as a Child
Rutanya Alda
as Carol Ann
- HG
Harry Goz
as Al Steele
Michael Edwards
as Ted Gelber
Jocelyn Brando
as Barbara Bennett
Priscilla Pointer
as Mrs. Chadwick
Directed by Frank Perry