Bloody Mama
1970, English. Directed by Roger Corman.
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Sexually abused as a young girl, Kate "Ma" Barker grows into a violent and powerful woman by the 1930s. She lovingly dominates her grown sons and grooms them into a pack of tough crooks. The boys include the cruel Herman, who still shares a bed with Ma; Fred, an ex-con who fell in love with a fellow prisoner; and Lloyd, who gets high on whatever's handy. Together they form a deadly, bizarre family of Depression-era bandits.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Bloody Mama is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger CormanDirector
- Shelley Winters'Ma' Kate Barker
- Pat HingleSam Adams Pendlebury
- Don StroudHerman Barker
- Diane VarsiMona Gibson
- Bruce DernKevin Dirkman
- Clint KimbroughArthur Barker
- Robert De NiroLloyd Barker
- Robert WaldenFred Barker
- Alex NicolGeorge Barker
- Pamela DunlapRembrandt
- Michael FoxDr. Roth
- Scatman CrothersMoses
Details
- Released
- 24 March 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don Peters, Robert Thom
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What Bloody Mama is based on
Bloody Mama is based on a true story.
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Bloody Mama: quick answers
Is Bloody Mama worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bloody Mama?
Bloody Mama runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Bloody Mama have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bloody Mama. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bloody Mama parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bloody Mama is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bloody Mama on?
Bloody Mama is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bloody Mama?
If you liked Bloody Mama, try Bullet, Dark Places, Sleepers.
Who directed Bloody Mama?
Bloody Mama (1970) was directed by Roger Corman and stars Shelley Winters, Pat Hingle, Don Stroud.
What is Bloody Mama based on?
Bloody Mama is based on a true story.