The Good Mother (1988): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Good Mother is a 1988 romantic drama directed by Leonard Nimoy, starring Diane Keaton as Anna Dunlop, Mairon Bennett and Liam Neeson. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $4.8 million worldwide. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Leonard Nimoy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Touchstone Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Good Mother About?
The premise of The Good Mother without spoilers.
When a court is asked to decide how people should live, love, and raise their children, Anna must prove she is a good mother. Recently divorced and dating a sexually liberated boyfriend, she is sued for custody by her ex‑husband, who claims the new partner harms their daughter. The battle forces Anna to confront societal judgments and fight for her parental rights.
The Good Mother Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female topless nudity
- mother daughter relationship
- motherhood
- sex scene
- girl
- custody
- maternal love
- accusation
- false accusation
- one sided conversation
- tape player
- tape recording
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- laboratory
- research laboratory
- reading a book
- reading
- automobile graveyard
- thanksgiving
- band
- college
- telephone call
- telephone book
- pickup truck
- hearing
- trial
- cookie
- bicycle
- swing
- borrowing money
- money
- frog
- genitals
- depression
- shadow dancer
- shadow
- children
- doll
- childbirth
- birth
- illegitimate baby
- juggler
- frisbee
- sculpture
- friend
- friendship
- hammock
- motorboat
- shared bath
- bath
- nudity
Where to Watch The Good Mother
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The Good Mother Cast & Characters
Diane Keaton leads the cast as Anna Dunlop, with Mairon Bennett as Young Anna Dunlop and Liam Neeson as Leo Cutter. Directed by Leonard Nimoy; 32 actors are credited in all.
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Director Leonard Nimoy
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Diane Keaton as Anna Dunlop - Mairon Bennett as Young Anna Dunlop
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Liam Neeson as Leo Cutter -
Jason Robards as W. O. Muth
Also Starring in The Good Mother
· 28 more- Ralph Bellamy Grandfather Frank
- Joe Morton Frank Williams
- Matt Damon
- Ben Affleck
- Teresa Wright Grandmother Eleanor
- Katey Sagal Ursula
- Fred Melamed Dr. Payne
- Eugene Clark Arch
- James Naughton Brian Dunlop
- Zachary Bennett Young Bobby
- Charles Kimbrough Uncle Orrie
- Nancy Beatty Anna's Mother
- Tracy Griffith Babe
- Greg Ellwand
- David Gardner
- Marvin Karon Older Bobby
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- Asia Vieira Molly Dunlop
- Beverly Cooper Celia
- Margaret Bard Aunt Rain
- Barry Belchamber Anna's Father
- Elizabeth Clarke Court Clerk
- Diane Gordon
- Scott Brunt Eric
- Sheila Ferrini
- Philip Eckman
- Adam Furfaro
- Donna Galligan
- Teal Gennaro
The Good Mother Box Office
The Good Mother grossed $4.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.8M
- US & Canada
- $4.8M
The Good Mother Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “The Price of Passion” and “El precio de la pasión”.
- Also known as
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- The Price of Passion
- El precio de la pasión
- Der Preis der Gefühle
- 好母亲
- Diritto d'amare
- Le Prix de la passion
- Хорошая мать
- O Preço da Paixão
- 모정
- 好母親
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The Good Mother FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of The Good Mother, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Good Mother?
The Good Mother runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Good Mother released?
The Good Mother was released on November 4, 1988.
Who directed The Good Mother?
The Good Mother was directed by Leonard Nimoy.
More films by Leonard Nimoy Who is in the cast of The Good Mother?
The Good Mother stars Diane Keaton as Anna Dunlop, Mairon Bennett as Young Anna Dunlop and Liam Neeson as Leo Cutter, among 32 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Good Mother?
In the US, The Good Mother is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Good Mother make at the box office?
The Good Mother grossed $4.8 million worldwide.
Does The Good Mother have a post-credit scene?
No. The Good Mother has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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