---
title: "'night, Mother"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-mother-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 34760
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# 'night, Mother (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-mother-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

'night, Mother is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Aaron Spelling Productions, Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tense evening unfolds when a daughter announces her impending suicide."

### Why Watch
- Compelling mother‑daughter dynamics
- Focused, dialogue‑driven storytelling
- Strong emotional impact

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy subject matter may be distressing
- Limited action, primarily a single setting
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with suicide and emotional distress, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intimate, claustrophobic, emotional, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/night-mother-1986#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tom Moore
- **Networks / Studios**: Aaron Spelling Productions, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sissy Spacek** as *Jessie Cates*
- **Anne Bancroft** as *Thelma Cates*
- **Ed Berke** as *Dawson Cates*
- **Carol Robbins** as *Loretta Cates*
- **Jennifer Roosendahl** as *Melodie Cates*
- **Michael Kenworthy** as *Kenny Cates*
- **Sari Walker** as *Agnes Fletcher*
- **Claire Malis** as *Operator (VOICE)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
A mother and daughter spend a night together after the daughter reveals she will kill herself by the end of it.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1986.

## Grounded Source Citations

- ['night, Mother — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34760)

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