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Mommie Dearest is a 1981 American biographical psychological drama film directed by Frank Perry and starring Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Mara Hobel, and Diana Scarwid, with supporting performances from Xander Berkeley in his feature film debut along with Rutanya Alda and Jocelyn Brando.
A film based on the book by Joan Crawford's adopted daughter Christina, depicting the abusive and traumatic upbringing she endured. The film shows Joan Crawford's obsessive perfectionism, alcoholism, and cruelty toward Christina, as well as her career struggles and personal relationships.
Roger Ebert pans the movie adaptation of Christina Crawford's memoir about her abusive mother, Joan Crawford. He finds it unremittingly depressing, sensationalist, and lacking in drama or insight.
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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the biographical drama film based on Christina Crawford's book about her adoptive mother, Joan Crawford. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, composers, and more.
- Metro Weekly
Ashley Hoff Digs Into the Making of 'Mommie Dearest'
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A biographical film about Joan Crawford's abusive relationship with her daughter Christina, starring Faye Dunaway. See critics' and audience's opinions, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or rent the movie.
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- Frank Perry
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- Faye Dunaway
Currently you are able to watch "Mommie Dearest" streaming on fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Showtime Apple TV Channel. It is also possible to buy "Mommie Dearest" on Microsoft Store, AMC on Demand, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies ...
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“Mommie Dearest” (1981) is a ‘controversial’ drama because it dares to reveal the hidden truth about a member of Hollywood royalty, at least according to her first two adopted kids, Christina and Christopher, who have stuck to their guns in the decades since.
