Movie

Mommie Dearest

“Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.”

★ 6.4(238)19812h 8m

Mommie Dearest is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch Mommie Dearest

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Frank Perry
Release date: 1981-09-16
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $19,032,261
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Mommie Dearest — trailer

About Mommie Dearest

Mommie Dearest is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Frank Perry, starring Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid and Steve Forrest. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 238 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mommie Dearest in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.

Cast

Faye Dunaway

Joan Crawford

Diana Scarwid

Christina Crawford

Steve Forrest

Greg Savitt

Howard Da Silva

L.B. Mayer

Mara Hobel

Christina Crawford as a Child

Rutanya Alda

Carol Ann

Harry Goz

Al Steele

Michael Edwards

Ted Gelber

Jocelyn Brando

Barbara Bennett

Priscilla Pointer

Mrs. Chadwick

Joe Abdullah

Captain

Gary Allen

Jimmy

Themes & keywords

child abuseadoptionbiographysociopathlawyerhollywoodmansiondocudramaperfectionmother daughter estrangementadopted childmother daughter relationshipaxcontrolling parent

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mommie Dearest in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Mommie Dearest on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Mommie Dearest on Netflix?+

Yes — Mommie Dearest is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is Mommie Dearest?+

Mommie Dearest has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in Mommie Dearest?+

Mommie Dearest stars Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva and Mara Hobel.

When did Mommie Dearest come out?+

Mommie Dearest is a 1981 movie directed by Frank Perry.

What genre is Mommie Dearest?+

Mommie Dearest is Drama film.

Who directed Mommie Dearest?+

Mommie Dearest was directed by Frank Perry.