White Mama
1980, English. Directed by Jackie Cooper.
A proud widow. A frightened homeless kid. Nobody cared about them until they cared enough to fight for each other.
A poor, elderly white woman living in a tenement in a black ghetto is befriended by a neighborhood boy, and the two of them form a mutually beneficial relationship: he provides her companionship and protection, and she becomes the mother he never had.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jackie CooperDirector
- Bette DavisEstelle Malone
- Ernest Harden Jr.B.T. Williamson
- Eileen HeckartThree Bag Lady
- Virginia CapersGorilla Sydney
- Anne RamseyHeavy Charm
- Lurene TuttleMrs. McIntyre
- Tony BurtonBlack Fighter
- Peg ShirleyJudge Alice Quentin
- Ernie HudsonCounsellor
- Dan MasonFather Gannon
- Vincent SchiavelliMedic
- Cheryl HarveyProbation Woman
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert C.S. Downs
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Is White Mama worth watching?
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How long is White Mama?
White Mama runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does White Mama have a post-credits scene?
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White Mama parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Mama is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Mama on?
White Mama isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Mama?
If you liked White Mama, try Anne of Green Gables, The Christmas Shoes, Seeds of Yesterday.
Who directed White Mama?
White Mama (1980) was directed by Jackie Cooper and stars Bette Davis, Ernest Harden Jr., Eileen Heckart.