Momma Don't Allow (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1956, Momma Don't Allow is a music and documentary film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. A night at the Wood Green Jazz Club - an example of 'Free Cinema'.
Who’s in it. Momma Don't Allow stars Lonnie Donegan as Self - banjo and vocals, Ottilie Patterson as Self - vocals and Chris Barber as Self - trombone.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Momma Don't Allow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Momma Don't Allow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Momma Don't Allow tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Momma Don't Allow (1956)?
- In US, Momma Don't Allow is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Momma Don't Allow worth watching?
- Momma Don't Allow holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Momma Don't Allow?
- Momma Don't Allow stars Lonnie Donegan, Ottilie Patterson and Chris Barber.
- When was Momma Don't Allow released?
- Momma Don't Allow was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.