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What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996): Cast

What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996) movie poster

What Kind of Mother Are You? is a 1996 drama directed by Noel Nosseck, starring Nicholle Tom as Kelly Jameson, Martin Roach and Mel Harris. It runs 2 hours.

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What Kind of Mother Are You? (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Noel Nosseck
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is What Kind of Mother Are You? About?

The premise of What Kind of Mother Are You? without spoilers.

Kelly repeatedly lands in police trouble; her mother consents to a one‑night stay in a juvenile detention center, but she ends up held far longer. While incarcerated, she suffers assaults from other inmates and endures systemic abuse. The harsh environment and neglect intensify her struggle.

What Kind of Mother Are You? Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • teenager
  • troubled teen
  • troubled teenage girl
  • troubled girl
  • baby
  • six word title
  • vandalism
  • damage
  • damaging property
  • delinquent
  • female juvenile delinquent
  • juvenile detention center
+2 more
  • public defender
  • police custody
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Cast & crew

What Kind of Mother Are You? Cast & Characters

Nicholle Tom leads the cast as Kelly Jameson, with Martin Roach as Tony Barrow and Mel Harris as Laura Hyler. Directed by Noel Nosseck; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Noel Nosseck

More films directed by Noel Nosseck, best-rated first: King of the Mountain, Another Woman’s Husband, Silent Predators and The Fury Within.

Full filmography

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FAQ

What Kind of Mother Are You? FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of What Kind of Mother Are You?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is What Kind of Mother Are You??

What Kind of Mother Are You? runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was What Kind of Mother Are You? released?

What Kind of Mother Are You? was released on November 18, 1996.

Who directed What Kind of Mother Are You??

What Kind of Mother Are You? was directed by Noel Nosseck.

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Who is in the cast of What Kind of Mother Are You??

What Kind of Mother Are You? stars Nicholle Tom as Kelly Jameson, Martin Roach as Tony Barrow and Mel Harris as Laura Hyler, among 14 credited actors.

Does What Kind of Mother Are You? have a post-credit scene?

No. What Kind of Mother Are You? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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