Throw Momma from the Train (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, Throw Momma from the Train is a comedy and crime film directed by Danny DeVito, running about 88 minutes. “Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his students, Owen, is fed up with his domineering mother. When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie's plot into action and offers to kill Larry's ex-wife, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has already set things in motion.
Who’s in it. Throw Momma from the Train stars Danny DeVito as Owen / Ned 'Little Ned' Lift, Billy Crystal as Larry Donner, Kim Greist as Beth Ryan and Anne Ramsey as Mrs. Lift, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Throw Momma from the Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Throw Momma from the Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Throw Momma from the Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Throw Momma from the Train (1987)?
- In US, Throw Momma from the Train is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Throw Momma from the Train worth watching?
- Throw Momma from the Train holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Throw Momma from the Train?
- Throw Momma from the Train stars Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey and Kate Mulgrew.
- When was Throw Momma from the Train released?
- Throw Momma from the Train was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.