Serial Mom (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1994, Serial Mom is a comedy, thriller, crime and horror film directed by John Waters, running about 94 minutes. “Every mom wants to be wanted, but not for murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. She's the perfect all-American parent: a great cook and homemaker, a devoted recycler, and a woman who'll literally kill to keep her family happy.
Who’s in it. Serial Mom stars Kathleen Turner as Beverly Sutphin, Sam Waterston as Eugene Sutphin, Ricki Lake as Misty Sutphin and Matthew Lillard as Chip Sutphin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Serial Mom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Serial Mom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serial Mom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serial Mom (1994)?
- In US, Serial Mom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Serial Mom worth watching?
- Serial Mom holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Serial Mom?
- Serial Mom stars Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard and Justin Whalin.
- When was Serial Mom released?
- Serial Mom was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.