David's Mother
Originally released in 1994. David's Mother is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.
Starring Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, and Stockard Channing
Synopsis
Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Kirstie Alley
as Sally Goodson
Sam Waterston
as John Nils
Stockard Channing
as Bea
Michael A. Goorjian
as David Goodson
Chris Sarandon
as Philip
Phylicia RashΔd
as Gladys Johnson
Jack Duffy
as Doorman
Amanda Blitz
as Susan (10-12 years)
Steven Ivany
as David (5-9 years)
Blake Dennis
as David (5-9 years double)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David's Mother about?
Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, i...
Who directed David's Mother?
David's Mother was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.
How long is David's Mother?
David's Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was David's Mother released?
David's Mother was released on April 10, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in David's Mother?
The main cast of David's Mother includes Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, Stockard Channing, Michael A. Goorjian, Chris Sarandon.