Throw Momma from the Train
📖 Synopsis
Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his students, Owen, is fed up with his domineering mother. When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie's plot into action and offers to kill Larry's ex-wife, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has already set things in motion.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Danny DeVito
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Danny DeVitoOwen Lift
Billy CrystalLarry Donner
Kim GreistBeth Ryan
Anne RamseyMrs. Lift
Kate MulgrewMargaret Donner
Branford MarsalisLester
Rob ReinerJoel
Bruce KirbyDetective DeBenedettoJ
Joey DePintoSergeant
Annie RossMrs. Hazeltine🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Throw Momma from the Train about?
- Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his students, Owen, is fed up with his domineering mother. When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie's plot into action and offers to kill Larry's ex-wife, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has already set things in motion.
- Who directed Throw Momma from the Train?
- Throw Momma from the Train was directed by Danny DeVito.
- When was Throw Momma from the Train released?
- Throw Momma from the Train was released on December 11, 1987.
- How long is Throw Momma from the Train?
- Throw Momma from the Train has a runtime of 1h 28m.
- Where can I track Throw Momma from the Train?
- You can track Throw Momma from the Train on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












