Mommie Dearest
PG“Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.”
1981·128 min·Released
Studio: Paramount Pictures, The Irwin Yablans Company
6.4TMDb
6.7IMDb
50%RT
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Theatrical Sep 16, 1981
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorFrank Perry
Cast
Faye Dunaway
Joan Crawford
Diana Scarwid
Christina Crawford
Steve Forrest
Greg Savitt
Howard Da Silva
L.B. Mayer
Mara Hobel
Christina Crawford as a Child
Rutanya Alda
Carol Ann
Harry Goz
Al Steele
Michael Edwards
Ted Gelber
Jocelyn Brando
Barbara Bennett
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Chadwick
Joe Abdullah
Captain
Gary Allen
Jimmy
Selma Archerd
Connie
Adrian Aron
Wedding Guest
Xander Berkeley
Christopher Crawford
Matthew Campion
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Carolyn Coates
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Jerry Douglas
Radio Interviewer
Margaret Fairchild
Mother Superior
Phillip R. Allen
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Keywords
child abuseadoptionbiographysociopathlawyerhollywoodmansiondocudramaperfectionmother daughter estrangementadopted childmother daughter relationshipaxcontrolling parent
Details
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$19M
TMDb Votes
236
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026