How long is Throw Momma from the Train?

Throw Momma from the Train is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Throw Momma from the Train rated?

Throw Momma from the Train is rated PG-13 in the US.

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Throw Momma from the Train (1987) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.2 from 698 TMDB members. Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his students, Owen, is fed up with his domineering mother. When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie's plot into action and offers to kill Larry's ex-wife, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has…

Runtime: 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: December 11, 1987
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 698 votes
Director: Danny DeVito
Starring: Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Throw Momma from the Train?: Throw Momma from the Train is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Throw Momma from the Train rated?: Throw Momma from the Train is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Throw Momma from the Train a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Throw Momma from the Train?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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