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Serial Mom (1994)

โ€œEvery mom wants to be wanted, but not for murder!โ€

6.7/10 ยท 793 votes 1h 34m r ComedyCrime

#47 of 90 films from 1994 #1251 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by John Waters ยท Written by John Waters

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Overview

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.

Cast

Kathleen Turneras Beverly Sutphin
Sam Waterstonas Eugene Sutphin
Ricki Lakeas Misty Sutphin
Matthew Lillardas Chip Sutphin
Scott Morganas Detective Pike
Walt MacPhersonas Detective Gracey
Justin Whalinas Scotty
Patricia Dunnockas Birdie
Lonnie Horseyas Carl
Mink Stoleas Dottie Hinkle
Mary Jo Catlettas Rosemary Ackerman
John Badilaas Mr. Stubbins
Kathy Fannonas Betty Sterner
Doug Robertsas Ralph Sterner

Facts

Release dateApril 13, 1994
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$7,820,688 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0111127

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Questions

How long is Serial Mom?
Serial Mom runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Serial Mom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 793 votes, which places it #47 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 49%) and #1251 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Serial Mom?
Serial Mom was directed by John Waters. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Cry-Baby (1990), Pink Flamingos (1972).
Who stars in Serial Mom?
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; Walt MacPherson as Detective Gracey.
What is Serial Mom rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Serial Mom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15031.

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