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64% Critic Match
Mommie Dearest
“Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.”
6.4 / 10• 1981• 2h 8m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Cast & Crew
Faye Dunaway
Joan Crawford
Lead
Diana Scarwid
Christina Crawford
Steve Forrest
Greg Savitt
Howard Da Silva
L.B. Mayer
MH
Mara Hobel
Christina Crawford as a Child
Rutanya Alda
Carol Ann
HG
Harry Goz
Al Steele
Michael Edwards
Ted Gelber
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Perry's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mommie Dearest is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
