The Good Mother
1988, English. Directed by Leonard Nimoy.
Can a court determine how we should live, how we should love, how we should raise our children? Now Anna must prove that she is the Good Mother.
After finding a sexually liberated boyfriend, a divorced woman gets sued over daughter's custody, by her ex, who claims that her lover has a bad influence on the kid.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Leonard NimoyDirector
- Diane KeatonAnna Dunlop
- Liam NeesonLeo Cutter
- Jason RobardsW. O. Muth
- Ralph BellamyGrandfather Frank
- Teresa WrightGrandmother Eleanor
- James NaughtonBrian Dunlop
- Asia VieiraMolly Dunlop
- Joe MortonFrank Williams
- Fred MelamedDr. Payne
- Katey SagalUrsula
- Margaret BardAunt Rain
- Nancy BeattyAnna's Mother
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Bortman
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $4.8M
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What The Good Mother is based on
The Good Mother is adapted from a novel.
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The Good Mother: quick answers
Is The Good Mother worth watching?
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How long is The Good Mother?
The Good Mother runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Good Mother have a post-credits scene?
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The Good Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Good Mother is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Good Mother on?
The Good Mother isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Good Mother?
If you liked The Good Mother, try Petulia, My Fault: London, Shoot the Moon.
Who directed The Good Mother?
The Good Mother (1988) was directed by Leonard Nimoy and stars Diane Keaton, Liam Neeson, Jason Robards.
What is The Good Mother based on?
The Good Mother is adapted from a novel.