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Throw Momma from the Train is listed as Comedy, Crime, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Throw Momma from the Train?

Throw Momma from the Train runs about 88 minutes.

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Throw Momma from the Train (1987): movie guide

Throw Momma from the Train (1987) is a Comedy, Crime, Thriller running about 88 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 702 votes. Notable cast includes Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.

Released: 1987-12-11
Runtime: 88 min
TMDB: 6.2/10
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-12-11

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What is Throw Momma from the Train about?

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 already set things in motion.

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Throw Momma from the Train features Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew, Branford Marsalis. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1987-12-11. Runtime: 88 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (702 votes). Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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What genre is Throw Momma from the Train?: Throw Momma from the Train is listed as Comedy, Crime, Thriller on TMDB.
How long is Throw Momma from the Train?: Throw Momma from the Train runs about 88 minutes.
Who stars in Throw Momma from the Train?: Cast highlights include Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew, Branford Marsalis.
Does Cinema Box stream Throw Momma from the Train?: No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

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