1981 | DIRECTED BY FRANK PERRY

Mommie Dearest

Movie Stats
Year
1981
Runtime
 129 minutes (2 hrs 09 mins)
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First viewed:
22nd May 2021
Last viewed:
12th Mar 2026
Total views:
35
Release Dates
US release date
 US release
25th September 1981
44 years 9 months  ago
Australia release date
 Australia
11th December 1981
44 years 6 months 14 days ago
Sweden release date
 Sweden
15th January 1982
44 years 5 months 10 days ago
Ireland release date
 Ireland
24th January 1982
44 years 5 months 1 days ago
Norway release date
 Norway
26th January 1982
44 years 4 months 30 days ago
France release date
 France
27th January 1982
44 years 4 months 29 days ago
Total Grosses
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US total gross
  $19 Million
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Global total gross
  $19 Million
Cinema Tickets Sold
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US tickets sold
6.8 Million aprox.
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Directed by
frank perry
Starring
Joan Crawford
Christina Crawford (Adult)
frank perryGreg Savitt
L.B. Mayer
Christina Crawford (Child)
Carol Ann
Al Steele
Ted Gelber
Barbara Bennett
Mrs. Chadwick
Captain
Jimmy (Photographer)
Connie
Wedding Guest
Christopher Crawford (Adult)
Actor in Soap (Bill)
Mother Superior
Radio Interviewer
Mother Superior (Orphanage)
Pepsi Executive #1
Master of Ceremonies
Pepsi Executive #2
Pepsi Executive #3
Pepsi Executive #4
Ginny
David
Nurse
Photographer
Vera
Beth Simpson
Pepsi Chairman
Funeral Director
Assistant Director #2
Belinda Rosenberg
Lawyer
Helga
Male Guest
Tony
Christopher Crawford (5 years)
Driver
Decorator
Mr. Dodd
Susan
Tour Bus Driver
Fan
Fan
Fan
Fan
Assistant Director
Doctor
Reporter
Boy on carousel
Minor Role
Orphan
Formal Audience Member
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News from around the web
Raspberry Picking: Mommie Dearest (1981)  Alternate Ending - Movie Reviews Thu, 12th March 2026

The movie that sent Faye Dunaway into Hollywood exile: “I should have known better”  Far Out Magazine Fri, 27th February 2026

Readings: Films of Endearment  Film Comment Tue, 5th May 2026

Mommie Dearest at 40: the derided camp classic that deserves a closer look  The Guardian Sun, 19th September 2021

Joan Crawford’s Ex-Husband, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Adamantly Rejected Her Mommie Dearest Portrayal  People.com Mon, 11th May 2026

Mommie Dearest movie review & film summary  Roger Ebert Tue, 31st October 2017

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