David's Mother
1994, English. Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.
Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert Allan AckermanDirector
- Kirstie AlleySally Goodson
- Sam WaterstonJohn Nils
- Stockard ChanningBea
- Michael A. GoorjianDavid Goodson
- Chris SarandonPhilip
- Phylicia RashādGladys Johnson
- Jack DuffyDoorman
- Amanda BlitzSusan (10-12 years)
- Steven IvanyDavid (5-9 years)
- Blake DennisDavid (5-9 years double)
- Caroline YeagerSocial Worker
- Renessa BlitzSusan (8 years)
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1994
- Written by
- Bob Randall
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David's Mother runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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David's 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 David's Mother?
If you liked David's Mother, try The Christmas Shoes, American Son, ...First Do No Harm.
Who directed David's Mother?
David's Mother (1994) was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and stars Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, Stockard Channing.