Crazy Mama

A breezy, offbeat crime caper that feels like a scrappy road movie with a wink, mixing low-stakes chases and family chaos.

Directed by

Jonathan Demme

Genres

Crime, Action, Comedy

Starring

Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern

Tagline

In 1957 Cheryl Drove Her Mom's Chevy on a Heavy Date: Got Knocked Up, Knocked Over a Bank, Smashed Four Police Cars, and Kidnapped Her Stepfather. It Was a Crazy Year!

Overview

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.

How it feels

Light, absurd, satirical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Crime, family, class, freedom

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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