David's Mother (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1994, David's Mother is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
Who’s in it. David's Mother stars Kirstie Alley as Sally Goodson, Sam Waterston as John Nils, Stockard Channing as Bea and Michael Goorjian as David Goodson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, David's Mother sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 David's Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of David's Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David's Mother (1994)?
- In US, David's 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 David's Mother worth watching?
- David's Mother holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in David's Mother?
- David's Mother stars Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, Stockard Channing, Michael Goorjian and Chris Sarandon.
- When was David's Mother released?
- David's Mother was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.