Mean Mother (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 3

Mean Mother poster

Released in 1974, Mean Mother is an action and drama film directed by León Klimovsky, running about 88 minutes. “Super Cool & Wild! Smashing the Man and the Mob for his Women!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two Vietnam deserters go their separate ways, become criminals and are eventually reunited.

Who’s in it. Mean Mother stars Dobie Gray as Beauregard Jones (as Clifton Brown), Dennis Safren as Joe, Luciana Paluzzi as Therese and Lang Jeffries as Dan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Mean Mother has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mean Mother page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mean Mother 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 Mean Mother (1974)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mean Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mean Mother worth watching?
Mean Mother holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mean Mother?
Mean Mother stars Dobie Gray, Dennis Safren, Luciana Paluzzi, Lang Jeffries and Marilyn Joi.
When was Mean Mother released?
Mean Mother was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.