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A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 82%. Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 22m. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging, senile mother, even though he promised his late father that he'd always take care of her. He fears that his batty mom's eccentricities will shortly lead to Louise's departure.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Critics rate it 18 points higher than audiences do.
50 audience votes
Key crew
- Carl ReinerDirector
- Robert KlaneScreenplay
- Jack ElliottOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George SegalGordon Hocheiser
- Ruth GordonMrs. Hocheiser
- Ron LeibmanSidney Hocheiser
- Trish Van DevereLouise Callan
- Barnard HughesColonel Hendricks
- Vincent GardeniaCoach Williams
- Rae AllenGladys Hocheiser
- Paul SorvinoOwner of Gus & Grace's Home
- William LeMassenaJudge
- Michael McGuireArmy Lawyer
- Rob ReinerRoger
- Garrett MorrisGarrett
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Themes
motherrapesibling relationshipbased on novel or bookdark comedysenilitycaretakerincestnursing homeoedipus complex
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