Throw Momma from the Train
"Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor."
Originally released in 1987. Throw Momma from the Train is a comedy/crime film. directed by Danny DeVito. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, and Kim Greist
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $57,915,972
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Throw Momma from the Train 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 ...
Who directed Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train was directed by Danny DeVito.
How long is Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Throw Momma from the Train released?
Throw Momma from the Train was released on December 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Throw Momma from the Train?
The main cast of Throw Momma from the Train includes Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew.
Is Throw Momma from the Train worth watching?
Throw Momma from the Train has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 620 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.