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Serial Mom

  • 19941994
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
30K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,477
307
Matthew Lillard, Kathleen Turner, Ricki Lake, and Sam Waterston in Serial Mom (1994)
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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.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
30K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,477
307
  • Director
    • John Waters
  • Writer
    • John Waters
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Sam Waterston
    • Ricki Lake
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Waters
  • Writer
    • John Waters
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Sam Waterston
    • Ricki Lake
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 145User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Serial Mom
    Trailer 3:00
    Serial Mom

    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

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The copyright holders of the song "Tomorrow," as heard when Mrs. Jenson watches Annie (1982) in her living room, charged $60,000 for the rights to use the song because of the explicit content of John Waters' past films.
    • 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 reviews145

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    9/10
    A delightful, dark comedy
    This film won't be to everyone's liking, but is certainly an all-time favorite of mine. Only a film like this can combine so many great elements into one entertaining movie.

    Kathleen Turner is just purely brilliant as sweet mother Beverly Sutphin, who would look more at home in a show like Bewitched. However, we soon learn that she's not all that she seems. I love any movie that takes a classic element (in this case the innocent housewife) and completely turns it on its head.

    And so the film leads us on a journey through Beverly Sutphin's life and motivations. The film grabs on, and doesn't let go, keeping the pace until the very last scene.

    In bad taste? Well, yes. Sick humor? Quite often. Good? Oh yes. If you have a dark sense of humor, don't miss it for the world.
    helpful•31
    5
    • antony-10
    • Apr 16, 2001

    FAQ2

    • The movie is full of captions that lead us to believe the movie is based on a real case...is it?
    • At the flea market a man asks if "New York money" is ok. What is "New York money?"

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 1995 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Seriemördarmorsan
    • 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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