Throw Momma from the Train

Name: Throw Momma from the Train
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1987-12-11
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Cast: Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew

1987, English. Directed by Danny DeVito.

Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.

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.

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Runtime: 1h 28m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG-13

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.2/10 from 700 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released: 11 December 1987
Country: United States of America
Written by: Stu Silver
Budget: $14M
Box office: $58M

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Is Throw Momma from the Train worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 700 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Throw Momma from the Train?

Throw Momma from the Train runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

Does Throw Momma from the Train have a post-credits scene?

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Throw Momma from the Train parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Throw Momma from the Train is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Throw Momma from the Train on?

Throw Momma from the Train isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Throw Momma from the Train?

If you liked Throw Momma from the Train, try Breathless, Ca$h, Birthday Girl.

Who directed Throw Momma from the Train?

Throw Momma from the Train (1987) was directed by Danny DeVito and stars Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist.