Bloody Mama (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1970, Bloody Mama is a drama and crime film directed by Roger Corman, running about 90 minutes. “You gotta' believe... You gotta' have faith... But first, you gotta' get rid of the witnesses!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sexually abused as a young girl, Kate "Ma" Barker grows into a violent and powerful woman by the 1930s. She lovingly dominates her grown sons and grooms them into a pack of tough crooks. The boys include the cruel Herman, who still shares a bed with Ma; Fred, an ex-con who fell in love with a fellow prisoner; and Lloyd, who gets high on whatever's handy. Together they form a deadly, bizarre family of Depression-era bandits.
Who’s in it. Bloody Mama stars Shelley Winters as 'Ma' Kate Barker, Bruce Dern as Kevin Dirkman, Robert De Niro as Lloyd Barker and Pat Hingle as Sam Adams Pendlebury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Bloody Mama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloody Mama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Mama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Mama (1970)?
- In US, Bloody Mama is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bloody Mama worth watching?
- Bloody Mama holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bloody Mama?
- Bloody Mama stars Shelley Winters, Bruce Dern, Robert De Niro, Pat Hingle and Don Stroud.
- When was Bloody Mama released?
- Bloody Mama was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.