Crazy Mama (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1975, Crazy Mama is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 83 minutes. “In 1957 Cheryl Drove Her Mom's Chevy on a Heavy Date: Got Knocked Up, Knocked Over a Bank, Smashed Four Police Cars, and Kidnapped Her Stepfather. It Was a Crazy Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.
Who’s in it. Crazy Mama stars Cloris Leachman as Melba, Stuart Whitman as Jim Bob, Ann Sothern as Sheba and Jim Backus as Mr. Albertson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Crazy Mama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy Mama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazy Mama tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy Mama (1975)?
- In US, Crazy Mama is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crazy Mama worth watching?
- Crazy Mama holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazy Mama?
- Crazy Mama stars Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern, Jim Backus and Don Most.
- When was Crazy Mama released?
- Crazy Mama was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.