You'll Like My Mother (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1972, You'll Like My Mother is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Lamont Johnson, running about 93 minutes. “Run for your life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Francesca, a pregnant Los Angeles widow, journeys to her late husband's Minnesota hometown to finally meet his mother and family. After being met with icy acceptance from her mother-in-law, then getting stranded with her in a blizzard, Francesca begins to discover terrifying secrets about her husband's family.
Who’s in it. You'll Like My Mother stars Patty Duke as Francesca Kinsolving, Rosemary Murphy as Mrs. Kinsolving, Richard Thomas as Kenny and Sian Barbara Allen as Kathleen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, You'll Like My Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 You'll Like My Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of You'll Like My Mother tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You'll Like My Mother (1972)?
- In US, You'll Like My Mother 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 You'll Like My Mother worth watching?
- You'll Like My Mother holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You'll Like My Mother?
- You'll Like My Mother stars Patty Duke, Rosemary Murphy, Richard Thomas, Sian Barbara Allen and Dennis Rucker.
- When was You'll Like My Mother released?
- You'll Like My Mother was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.
