Bury Me in Niagara (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1993, Bury Me in Niagara is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Dave Thomas, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. When the controlling mother (Jean Stapleton) of Martin Mallory (Geraint Wyn Davies) dies, Mallory thinks he's finally free of her meddling. But her ghost appears to him at her funeral, brought back to life by a mysterious Japanese stone. Now, Martin must move her body to Niagara Falls, N.Y., within 48 hours, or she won't be allowed into heaven. To make matters worse, Japanese hit men are trying desperately to get the stone back.

Who’s in it. Bury Me in Niagara stars Jean Stapleton as Mildred, Geraint Wyn Davies as Tony, Shae D'Lyn as Jean and Zachary Bennett as Tony, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Bury Me in Niagara has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bury Me in Niagara page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bury Me in Niagara tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bury Me in Niagara (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bury Me in Niagara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bury Me in Niagara worth watching?
Bury Me in Niagara holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bury Me in Niagara?
Bury Me in Niagara stars Jean Stapleton, Geraint Wyn Davies, Shae D'Lyn, Zachary Bennett and Jayne Eastwood.
When was Bury Me in Niagara released?
Bury Me in Niagara was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.