Throw Momma from the Train

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.

Tagline

“Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Director

Danny DeVito

Original Language

EN

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.

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