Mom (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1990, Mom is a comedy and horror film directed by Patrick Rand, running about 95 minutes. “Call her mad, call her a monster, just make sure you call her once a week!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a time when the city of Los Angeles is terrorized by animal attack style murders, a kindly elderly lady provides a nomad with room and board. It turns out that he is a werewolf and is responsible for the recent killings. He bites the elderly woman, turning her into a hungry werewolf. Now her adult son must try to prevent the both of them from doing any more harm.
Who’s in it. Mom stars Mark Thomas Miller as Clay Dwyer, Jeanne Bates as Emily Dwyer, Brion James as Nestor Duvalier and Mary Beth McDonough as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Mom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mom (1990)?
- In US, Mom is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mom worth watching?
- Mom holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Mom?
- Mom stars Mark Thomas Miller, Jeanne Bates, Brion James, Mary Beth McDonough and Art Evans.
- When was Mom released?
- Mom was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.