Mother's Boys (1994)

Jude Madigan abandons her husband Robert and her three sons without any explanation. Three years later Jude inexplicably returns to reunite her family. However Robert and his new lover ... See full summary »

Director:

Yves Simoneau

Writers:

Bernard Taylor (novel), Barry Schneider (screenplay),

Stars:

Jamie Lee Curtis, Peter Gallagher, Joanne Whalley

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Lee Curtis	...	Judith 'Jude' Madigan
Peter Gallagher	...	Robert Madigan
Joanne Whalley	...	Colleen 'Callie' Harland (as Joanne Whalley-Kilmer)
Vanessa Redgrave	...	Lydia
Luke Edwards	...	Kes Madigan
Colin Ward	...	Michael Madigan
Joey Zimmerman	...	Ben Madigan
Joss Ackland	...	Lansing, Jude's Attorney
Paul Guilfoyle	...	Mark Kaplan, Robert's Attorney
J.E. Freeman	...	Everett, Principal
John C. McGinley	...	Mr. Fogel, Teacher
Jill Freedman	...	Nurse
Lorraine Toussaint	...	Robert's Associate
Ken Lerner	...	Jude's Analyst
Mary Anne McGarry	...	Planetarium Woman

Storyline

Jude Madigan abandons her husband Robert and her three sons without any explanation. Three years later Jude inexplicably returns to reunite her family. However Robert and his new lover Callie see Jude for the true psychopath she is and try their best to protect their sons. Jude embarks on a non stop stalking and harassment campaign against the family, and even seduces her eldest son Kess into committing her acts of violence.

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Plot Keywords:

incest | tied to chair | handcuffs | psychopath | injury | 

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Taglines:

She left them three years ago. Now she's coming back... Whether they like it or not.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and for a mother's sociopathic behavior

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Adistakti mitera

Filming Locations:

Arden Villa - 1145 Arden Road, Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$874,148 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax Films, CBS Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Jude fastens her seat belt in the tunnel when she lets Kes drive, but when he starts driving she stands up and yells.

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Quotes

Michael Madigan: He's full of it, he was too little to remmber here
Ben Madigan: [Defensively] Was not... Callie saw her too, she asked if i knew her i said no
Michael Madigan: [Sarcastically] Why did you say no?
[Ben shrugs]

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Connections

Referenced in Scream (1996)

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Soundtracks

"THE LONGEST NIGHT - THEME FROM MOTHER'S BOYS"
Performed by Clair Marlo
Music by George S. Clinton
Lyrics by Charlotte Clinton, Seth Kaplan and George S. Clinton
Published by Char-Geor Music/Spaulding Avenue Music (ASCAP)
Produced by George S. Clinton

User Reviews

Hey Jude, Don't Make it Bad

After three years traveling, sexy psycho mom Jamie Lee Curtis (as Judith "Jude" Madigan) wants to move back in with handsome husband Peter Gallagher (as Robert Madigan) and their three cute young sons. But, Mr. Gallagher has proposed to new mate Joanne Whalley-Kilmer (as Colleen "Callie" Harland), an assistant principal at the kids' school, who is ready for bed. But, Ms. Curtis will not to go quietly into her marriage's final good night; she demands visiting rights to "Mother's Boys", and casts her wicked spell over the lads and their dad.

Emotionally disturbed twelve-year-old Luke Edwards (as Kes) is old enough to remember his mother's mean streak; but, Curtis decides to seduce her son into helping mom get rid of Ms. Whalley-Kilmer (as in Val). Little brothers Colin Ward and Joey Zimmerman are manipulated into assistance. The distinguished Vanessa Redgrave, playing Curtis' mother, takes a tumble while trying to help stop her daughter's nasty plan. Mainly, the story revolves around Curtis and young Edwards. They do well with their roles, but story is lacking.

A sequence wherein Curtis strips to show Edwards her Cesarean scar and joins her young son in bed, may be considered offensive; but, it certainly fits Curtis' character. The real problem with "Mother's Boys" is that many of the characters are made to do really dumb things in the most stupid ways. The story structure renders it most unconvincing. Still, the unintentional laughs, a few exciting scenes (directed by Yves Simoneau), and nice cinematography (by Elliot Davis) make the film more entertaining than not. But, be prepared to giggle.

****** Mother's Boys (3/18/94) Yves Simoneau ~ Jamie Lee Curtis, Luke Edwards, Peter Gallagher, Joanne Whalley