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Mommie Dearest (1981) · Cineora

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A FRANK PERRY FILM

Mommie Dearest

19812h 9mPGMovie

Drama

IMDb6.7/ 10 · 20.4K votes

FAYE DUNAWAY IS JOAN CRAWFORD. A STAR...A LEGEND...AND A MOTHER...THE ILLUSION OF PERFECTION.

Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.

Dark
Disturbing
Bittersweet
Family
True story
Psychological

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for talking about after and late nights. Contains a child in peril.

DirectorFrank Perry

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Faye DunawayJoan Crawford

Diana ScarwidChristina Crawford

Steve ForrestGreg Savitt

Howard Da SilvaL.B. Mayer

Mara HobelChristina Crawford as a Child

Rutanya AldaCarol Ann

Harry GozAl Steele

Michael EdwardsTed Gelber

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