Throw Momma from the Train (1987): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Throw Momma from the Train is a 1987 comedy thriller starring Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $57.9 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Throw Momma from the Train About?
The premise of Throw Momma from the Train without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A struggling writer, Larry, finds himself in a difficult situation with his estranged wife, Margaret. His student, Owen, shares his own desire to be free from his domineering mother, leading to a darkly comedic and twisted proposition. Inspired by the style of Alfred Hitchcock, Owen suggests a dangerous agreement: he will take care of Margaret if Larry agrees to eliminate Owen’s mother. As their plans unfold, the two men find themselves caught in a chaotic and increasingly perilous situation.
Throw Momma from the Train Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- writing
- crisis of conscience
- attempted murder
- murder for hire
- domineering mother
- mother son relationship
- directed by star
- trumpet
- brake failure
- sex on a couch
- bedroom
- billboard
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- novel
- escape
- vehicle in title
- alibi
- paranoia
- frying pan
- father son relationship
- coin collection
- male bonding
- directorial debut
- dark comedy
- five word title
- swedish car
- british car
- author
- amateur writer
- writer's block
- hawaii
- falling off a boat
- los angeles california
- missing person
- police detective
- kicked in the face
- pushed off a train
- hospital bed
- broken leg
- dream sequence
- hitchcockian
- title appears in writing
- beach
- buddy comedy
- typewriter
- answering machine
- dating
- car accident
- talk show interview
- creative writing
- glove
Throw Momma from the Train Cast
Danny DeVito leads the cast, with Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner.
Also Starring in Throw Momma from the Train
· 6 moreThrow Momma from the Train Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Throw Momma from the Train 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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Throw Momma from the Train Plot Summary
What happens in Throw Momma from the Train from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Larry Donner, a frustrated novelist, battles a crippling case of writer’s block, exacerbated by his bitterness towards his ex-wife, Margaret, who has found fame off the success of his manuscript while he struggles financially. Seeking a creative spark, Larry decides to teach at a community college, where he meets a timid middle-aged student named Owen Lift, who is ensnared in the oppressive grip of his overprotective mother.
Full summary
The whole story of Throw Momma from the Train, scene by scene
Throw Momma from the Train Box Office
Throw Momma from the Train grossed $57.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$57.9M
- US & Canada
- $57.9M
Throw Momma from the Train Awards & Nominations
Throw Momma from the Train was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1988.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1988 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Danny DeVito
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actress) – Anne Ramsey
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Oscars 1988 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Anne Ramsey
Throw Momma from the Train Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Throw Momma from the Train (1987) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
- Clip Writer's Block Scene
- Clip Eliminate The Motive
- Clip Owen's Coin Collection
How Well Do You Know Throw Momma from the Train?
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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Who is the main character struggling with writer's block?
Cars in Throw Momma from the Train
18 cars on screen, including the 1969 SAAB V4 Sedan and the 1974 Triumph TR6.
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1969 SAAB V4 Sedan Main role -
1974 Triumph TR6 Important role -
1956 Ford Fairlane Minor role -
1961 GMC TDH 4516 Minor role
Throw Momma from the Train Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Jogue a Mamãe do Trem” and “Tira a mamá del tren”.
- Also known as
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- Jogue a Mamãe do Trem
- Tira a mamá del tren
- Schmeiß die Mama aus dem Zug
- Getta la mamma dal treno
- Atira a Mamã do Comboio
- Сбрось маму с поезда
- Balance maman hors du train
- Πέτα τη Μαμά από το Τρένο
- Dobjuk ki anyut a vonatból!
- לזרוק את אמא מהרכבת
- Wyrzuć mamę z pociągu
- Скинь маму з поїзда
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- Vyhoď mamu z vlaku
- Хвърли мама от влака
- Släng morsan av tåget
- Išmesk mamą iš traukinio
- Smid mor af toget
- 谋害老妈
- 鬼ママを殺せ
- Heitä mami junasta
- Annemi Trenden Nasıl Atarım
- Baci mamu iz vlaka
- 엄마를 기차밖으로 던져라
- Vyhoď máti z vlaku
- Tira la mama daltabaix del tren
- Arunc-o pe mama din tren
- 掟阿媽出火車
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Movies Like Throw Momma from the Train
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Throw Momma from the Train FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Throw Momma from the Train, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Throw Momma from the Train released?
Throw Momma from the Train was released on December 11, 1987.
Who is in the cast of Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train stars Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Throw Momma from the Train make at the box office?
Throw Momma from the Train grossed $57.9 million worldwide.
How is Throw Momma from the Train rated?
Throw Momma from the Train has 56 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was Throw Momma from the Train nominated for any awards?
Throw Momma from the Train received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Throw Momma from the Train have a post-credit scene?
No. Throw Momma from the Train has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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