Throw Momma from the Train 1987
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What is Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 11, 1987
- Studios
- Orion Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Throw Momma from the Train is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Orion Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A writer and his student swap murder contracts in a darkly comic twist.”
- Sharp blend of comedy and crime thrills
- Clever homage to Hitchcock’s murder plot
- Strong lead characters drive the story
- Violent jokes may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy darkly comic twists on classic murder stories.
The film mixes slapstick humor with violent plot ideas, suitable for mature teens and adults.
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What is the basic premise of the film?
A struggling author and his student agree to exchange murders, echoing a Hitchcock classic.
What genres does the movie combine?
It blends comedy, crime and thriller elements.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG-13.
How long is the runtime?
The film runs for approximately one hour and twenty‑eight minutes.
When was the movie released in the United States?
It was released on December 11, 1987.
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