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Serial Mom

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
32K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,672
2,476
Matthew Lillard, Kathleen Turner, Ricki Lake, and Sam Waterston in Serial Mom (1994)
Pre, "Coming Soon"
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ComedyCrimeThriller

She's the perfect all-American parent: a great cook and homemaker, a devoted recycler, and a woman who'll literally kill to keep her children happy.She's the perfect all-American parent: a great cook and homemaker, a devoted recycler, and a woman who'll literally kill to keep her children happy.She's the perfect all-American parent: a great cook and homemaker, a devoted recycler, and a woman who'll literally kill to keep her children happy.

  • Director
    • John Waters
  • Writer
    • John Waters
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Sam Waterston
    • Ricki Lake
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    32K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,672
    2,476
    • Director
      • John Waters
    • Writer
      • John Waters
    • Stars
      • Kathleen Turner
      • Sam Waterston
      • Ricki Lake
    • 148User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

    Serial Mom
    Trailer 3:00
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    Serial Mom: Tomorrow
    Clip 2:56
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    Serial Mom: The Fire Poker
    Clip 2:43
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    Photos129

    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom (1994)
    John Badila in Serial Mom (1994)

    Top cast

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    Kathleen Turner
    Kathleen Turner
    • Mom
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Dad
    Ricki Lake
    Ricki Lake
    • Misty
    Matthew Lillard
    Matthew Lillard
    • Chip
    Scott Morgan
    • Detective Pike
    • (as Scott Wesley Morgan)
    Walt MacPherson
    • Detective Gracey
    Justin Whalin
    Justin Whalin
    • Scotty
    Patricia Dunnock
    Patricia Dunnock
    • Birdie
    Lonnie Horsey
    • Carl
    Mink Stole
    Mink Stole
    • Dottie Hinkle
    Mary Jo Catlett
    Mary Jo Catlett
    • Rosemary Ackerman
    John Badila
    • Mr. Stubbins
    Kathy Fannon
    • Betty Sterner
    Doug Roberts
    Doug Roberts
    • Ralph Sterner
    Traci Lords
    Traci Lords
    • Carl's Date
    Tim Caggiano
    • Marvin Pickles
    Jeff Mandon
    Jeff Mandon
    • Howell Hawkins
    Colgate Salsbury
    • Father Boyce
    • Director
      • John Waters
    • Writer
      • John Waters
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was Matthew Lillard's first film. When he noticed that Kathleen Turner had memorized everyone's names from the call sheets, he asked her why she did it. Her reply was, "Oh, honey, that's the first thing you do!"
    • Goofs
      When Beverly goes to Chip's school for a P.T.A. meeting, Mr. Stubbins says Chip is "off to a fine start this year". However, a card in the opening scene established that the day is Friday, May 14, 1993, which would be nearing the end a school year, not the beginning.
    • Quotes

      Dottie Hinkle: Hello?

      Beverly Sutphin: Is this the Cocksucker residence?

      Dottie Hinkle: God damn you! Stop calling here!

      Beverly Sutphin: Is this Four Two One Five Pussy Way?

      Dottie Hinkle: You bitch!

      Beverly Sutphin: Now let me check the ZIP code. Two-one-two-fuck-you?

      Dottie Hinkle: The police are tracing this call this very minute.

      Beverly Sutphin: Well, Dottie Hinkle, then why aren't they here, huh, fuckface?

      Dottie Hinkle: FUCK YOU!

      [hangs up]

      Beverly Sutphin: Hahahaha!

      [immediately calls her back]

      Dottie Hinkle: DIDN'T I JUST SAY FUCK YOU?

      Beverly Sutphin: [in a different voice] I beg your pardon?

      Dottie Hinkle: Who is this?

      Beverly Sutphin: Mrs. Wilson from the telephone company. I understand you're having problems with an obscene phone caller?

      Dottie Hinkle: Yes, I am. I'm sorry, Mrs. Wilson. But this is driving me crazy! I've had my number changed twice already. I'm a divorced woman, please help me.

      Beverly Sutphin: Well what exactly does this sick individual say to you?

      Dottie Hinkle: I can't say the words out loud, I don't use bad language.

      Beverly Sutphin: Oh well, I know it's difficult but we need to know the exact words.

      Dottie Hinkle: I'll try. Cocksucker, that's what she calls me.

      Beverly Sutphin: [reverting to the original voice] LISTEN TO YOUR FILTHY MOUTH, YA FUCKIN' WHORE!

      Dottie Hinkle: GODDAMN YOU!

      Beverly Sutphin: MOTHERFUCKER!

      Dottie Hinkle: COCKSUCKER!

    • Crazy credits
      No flies were injured or killed in the making of this motion picture.
    • Connections
      Edited into 365 days, also known as a Year (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Gas Chamber
      Written by L7 and John Waters

      Performed by L7

      Courtesy of Slash Records

    User reviews148

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    Very good satirical horror comedy
    I saw Monday at MotelX

    Very good satirical horror comedy with plenty of black humor, from the disruptor, unsubmissive and transgressor master John Waters.

    It satirizes society's fascination with serial killers as well as inconsistencies in society's moral values.

    Great interpretation by Kathleen Turner, in this fun comedy where even the well-known rock band L7 (here as Camel Lips) is like a fish in water and contributes to chaos...

    I strongly recommend.
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    • redtiago
    • Sep 15, 2021

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 1994 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Maman ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds
    • Filming locations
      • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Savoy Pictures
      • Polar Entertainment Corporation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,820,688
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,040,450
      • Apr 17, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,820,688
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio, open matte)

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