My Mom's a Werewolf (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 4.6

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Released in 1989, My Mom's a Werewolf is a comedy and horror film directed by Michael Fischa, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The frustrated housewife Leslie visits an animal shop to purchase a flea-collar. Unknowing that the owner is a werewolf, she accepts his invitation to lunch and later in his apartment. Through a bite in her toe he starts her slow transformation in a werewolf. Home again, she desperately tries to hide the often disgusting process from her family, but her daughter Jennifer and her - from horror magazines well educated - friend recognize what's going on, and help to kill the non-human.

Who’s in it. My Mom's a Werewolf stars Susan Blakely as Leslie Shaber, John Saxon as Harry Thropen, Tina Caspary as Jennifer Shaber (as Katrina Caspary) and Diana Barrows as Stacey Pubah, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, My Mom's a Werewolf has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Mom's a Werewolf page.

If you liked it. Fans of My Mom's a Werewolf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Mom's a Werewolf (1989)?
In US, My Mom's a Werewolf is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is My Mom's a Werewolf worth watching?
My Mom's a Werewolf holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Mom's a Werewolf?
My Mom's a Werewolf stars Susan Blakely, John Saxon, Tina Caspary, Diana Barrows and John Schuck.
When was My Mom's a Werewolf released?
My Mom's a Werewolf was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.