The Good Mother (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, The Good Mother is a drama and romance film directed by Leonard Nimoy, running about 104 minutes. “Can a court determine how we should live, how we should love, how we should raise our children? Now Anna must prove that she is the Good Mother.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After finding a sexually liberated boyfriend, a divorced woman gets sued over daughter's custody, by her ex, who claims that her lover has a bad influence on the kid.
Who’s in it. The Good Mother stars Diane Keaton as Anna Dunlop, Liam Neeson as Leo Cutter, Jason Robards as W. O. Muth and Ralph Bellamy as Grandfather Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Good Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Mother (1988)?
- In US, The Good Mother is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Mother worth watching?
- The Good Mother holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Mother?
- The Good Mother stars Diane Keaton, Liam Neeson, Jason Robards, Ralph Bellamy and Teresa Wright.