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Mommie Dearest

1981 · Movie · PG · 128 min

★ 6.6(253)unSUB Rating

Drama

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 (input)
6.4/10 (253 votes)

Themes

  • child abuse
  • adoption
  • biography
  • sociopath
  • lawyer
  • hollywood
  • mansion
  • docudrama
  • campy
  • perfection
  • mother daughter estrangement
  • adopted child
  • +3 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

Directed by Frank Perry