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Throw Momma from the Train
Throw Momma from the Train

Throw Momma from the Train (1987)

62% User Rating
1h 28min
Comedy
Crime
Thriller

"Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor."

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.

Danny DeVitoDirector

Cast

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Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Owen Lift

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Larry Donner

Kim Greist

Kim Greist

Beth Ryan

Anne Ramsey

Anne Ramsey

Mrs. Lift

Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew

Margaret Donner

Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Lester

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Joel

Bruce Kirby

Bruce Kirby

Detective DeBenedetto

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Joey DePinto

Sergeant

Annie Ross

Annie Ross

Mrs. Hazeltine

Raye Birk

Raye Birk

Pinsky

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey

Herself

Olivia Brown

Olivia Brown

Ms. Gladstone

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Philip Perlman

Mr. Perlman

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Stu Silver

Ramon

J. Alan Thomas

J. Alan Thomas

Millington

Randall Miller

Randall Miller

Bucky

Andre Rosey Brown

Andre Rosey Brown

Rosey

Tony Ciccone

Tony Ciccone

Mr. Lopez

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William Ray Watson

Steward

Larry McCormick

Larry McCormick

Announcer

Peter Brocco

Peter Brocco

Old Man

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Hettie Lynne Hurtes

Reporter

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Karen J. Westerfield

Laughing Woman

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Stanley L. Gonsales

Cab Driver

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Fred Gephart

Priest

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Don Burns

Radio DJ (voice)

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Ralph Penland

Jazz Band

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Tony Dumas

Jazz Band

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Ne Kaholokula

Hawaiian Band of Musicians & Dancers

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Jules Dean

Student (uncredited)

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Kelly Gallant

Literary Student (uncredited)

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Paul McMichael

Young Teen Outside Laundromat (uncredited)

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Anne Randa

Student (uncredited)

Reviews (2)

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r96sk
r96sk
Rating 70%

June 6, 2023

A little all over the place, granted, but I still felt entertained by <em>'Throw Momma from the Train'</em>. Danny DeVito stars in what is his theatrical directorial debut. I chose to watch this because of him being in it, as I want to watch more of his stuff, and he is the film's strongest element, I'd say. Billy Crystal is good too, him and DeVito work nicely together throughout. Anne Ramsey's character annoyed me a lot, I can't lie. I'm actually flabbergasted to read that the performance got Ramsey an Oscar nomination - 1987 must've been a slow year for Best Supporting Actress. No hate for Ramsey though, btw - happy for her! I know Momma is supposed to be annoying, but she's way too far along that particular scale for me. The aforementioned is my only complaint, however. It's a good time otherwise, even if I feel like it meanders here and there in setting up each part of the story. It's all worthy of your time, mind.

Media

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Owen's Coin Collection

Owen's Coin Collection

Eliminate The Motive

Eliminate The Motive

Writer's Block Scene

Writer's Block Scene

Throw Momma from the Train (1987) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p

Throw Momma from the Train (1987) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p

Throw Momma from the Train (Theatrical Trailer)

Throw Momma from the Train (Theatrical Trailer)

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