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Quick Info

Rating

6.8/10

Release1996

Runtime1h 44m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$19,100,000

Production

Scott Rudin Productions

Paramount Pictures

Movie

Mother

1996

1h 44m

6.8

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.

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