Mother

Nan
1h 44m
1996
6.8 /10 (88)

No one misunderstands you better.

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1996-12-25

Top Billed Cast

Albert Brooks

John Henderson

Debbie Reynolds

Beatrice Henderson

Rob Morrow

Jeff Henderson

Lisa Kudrow

Linda

John C. McGinley

Carl

Isabel Glasser

Cheryl Henderson

James Gleason

Waiter

Vanessa Williams

Donna

Paul Collins

Lawyer

Laura Weekes

Karen Henderson

Richard Assad

TV Installer

Joey Naber

TV Installer

Danielle Quinn

Jill Henderson

Spencer Klein

Josh Henderson

Anne Haney

Helen

Billye Ree Wallace

Alice

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