Bringing Up Mother (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film

Released in 1954, Bringing Up Mother is an animation film directed by William T. Hurtz, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. John Smith is a fugitive on the run, all because of the suppressive childhood inflicted on him by his mother. When he was two years old she had tricked him into exchanging his crib for a bed and later, she brought home a baby brother when he was expecting a sister. John has had enough and is running away from home but has to stop at the curb as his mother won't let 6-year-old John cross the street.
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If you liked it. Fans of Bringing Up Mother tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- When was Bringing Up Mother released?
- Bringing Up Mother was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.