Mary and Rhoda (2000): Cast & Plot
Mary and Rhoda is a 2000 comedy drama directed by Barnet Kellman, starring Jean De Baer as Mary Lookalike, Mary Tyler Moore and Valerie Harper. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Barnet Kellman
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English - After the credits
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What Is Mary and Rhoda About?
The premise of Mary and Rhoda without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amid the hustle of a big city, longtime friends Mary and Rhoda—originally from The Mary Tyler Moore Show—reconnect for a fresh start. Their reunion quickly reveals that each is a mother: Mary’s daughter Rose and Rhoda’s daughter Meredith, prompting new family dynamics and a renewed friendship as they balance work, parenting, and life.
Mary and Rhoda Cast & Characters
Jean De Baer leads the cast as Mary Lookalike, with Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards-Cronin and Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern-Rousseau. Directed by Barnet Kellman; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Barnet Kellman
- Jean De Baer as Mary Lookalike
- Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards-Cronin
- Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern-Rousseau
- Tommy Hollis as News Cameraman
Also Starring in Mary and Rhoda
· 17 more- Bethany Joy Lenz Rose Cronin
- Marisa Ryan Meredith Rousseau
- Elon Gold Jonah Seimeier
- Christine Ebersole Cecile Andrews
- John Rothman Estate Lawyer
- Charlie Day Mailroom Kid
- James Handy Doorman
- Rick Gomez Video Editor
- Barbara Garrick Gallery Curator
- Steve Ryan Father
- Mia Dillon Mother
- Eddie Korbich Photographer
- Stewart Thorndike Girl Model
- Joe Zaloom Airport Cab Driver
- Jeff Skowron Gang Shooter
- John Roney Impatient Cab Driver
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More from Barnet Kellman
More films directed by Barnet Kellman: Slappy and the Stinkers and Key Exchange.
Mary and Rhoda Plot Summary
What happens in Mary and Rhoda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mary Richards-Cronin Mary Tyler Moore returns to New York City after four months in Europe. In a lighthearted aside, she tells a cabdriver she’s been away “Italy, mostly,” following the death of her Congressman husband, Steven Cronin, in a rock-climbing accident. Rhoda Morgenstern-Rousseau [Valerie Harper] also comes back to her native New York to start fresh as a photographer after years in Paris, where she has recently divorced her second husband, Jean-Pierre Rousseau.
Full summary
The whole story of Mary and Rhoda, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mary and Rhoda?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which character returns to New York City after spending time in Europe?
Mary and Rhoda Also Known As
Also known as “Мэри и Рода”.
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- Мэри и Рода
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Mary and Rhoda FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mary and Rhoda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mary and Rhoda?
Mary and Rhoda runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Mary and Rhoda released?
Mary and Rhoda was released on February 7, 2000.
Who directed Mary and Rhoda?
Mary and Rhoda was directed by Barnet Kellman.
More films by Barnet Kellman Who is in the cast of Mary and Rhoda?
Mary and Rhoda stars Jean De Baer as Mary Lookalike, Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards-Cronin and Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern-Rousseau, among 21 credited actors.
Does Mary and Rhoda have a post-credit scene?
No. Mary and Rhoda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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