Movie
Mommie Dearest
1981PG2h 8m6.4 / 10
Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
More about Mommie Dearest
Cast
Faye DunawayJoan Crawford
Diana ScarwidChristina Crawford
Steve ForrestGreg Savitt
Howard Da SilvaL.B. MayerMara HobelChristina Crawford as a Child
Rutanya AldaCarol AnnHarry GozAl Steele
Michael EdwardsTed GelberCredits
- Directed by
- Frank Perry
- Written by
- Robert Getchell, Frank Yablans, Frank Perry, Tracy Hotchner
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $19M
Production
Paramount PicturesUnited States- The Irwin Yablans CompanyUnited States
Themes
adopted childadoptionaxbiographychild abusecontrolling parentdocudramahollywood
