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Throw Momma from the Train (1987)

★ 6.3PG-1388 minDirector: Danny DeVito

1987 American comedy film

Throw Momma from the Train is a 1987 American crime comedy film starring and directed by Danny DeVito in his theatrical directorial debut. It co-stars Billy Crystal, Anne Ramsey, Rob Reiner, Branford Marsalis, Kim Greist and Kate Mulgrew.

The title comes from Patti Page's 1956 hit song "Mama from the Train (A Kiss, A Kiss)". The film was inspired by the 1950 Patricia Highsmith thriller novel Strangers on a Train, the film adaptation of which is also seen in the film.

The film received mixed reviews, but was a commercial success. Anne Ramsey was praised for her portrayal of the overbearing Mrs. Lift; she won a Saturn Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Throw Momma from the Train about?
Throw Momma from the Train (1987) — Larry Donner is an author and writing professor who tutors people that want to write books. Larry's life has become a misery when his ex-wife Margaret has published a book he wrote under her name and has gotten rich over it. Owen Lift, one of Larry's students, offers Larry to kil
Is Throw Momma from the Train based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Throw Momma from the Train scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.