Bad Moms

"Party like a mother."

2016 1h 40m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 4,336

Comedy

Synopsis

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When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

“Party like a mother.”

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Cast

Mila Kunis
Amy
Kathryn Hahn
Carla
Kristen Bell
Kiki
Christina Applegate
Gwendolyn
Jada Pinkett Smith
Stacy
Annie Mumolo
Vicky
Oona Laurence
Jane
Emjay Anthony
Dylan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Scott Moore
Writers: Scott Moore, Jon Lucas
Languages: Russian, English
Countries: United States of America, China

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MONEY

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Made its money back 9.2× over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, China.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Bad Moms Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Scott Moore, shot by Jim Denault. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher Lennertz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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8 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James Thomas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Scott Moore directs. Jim Denault behind the camera. Christopher Lennertz scores. James Thomas cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America, China. Dialogue in Russian, English.

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1Made its money back 9.2× over at the box office.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.
4International production across 2 countries: United States of America, China.
5Part of the "Bad Moms Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
6Directed by Scott Moore, shot by Jim Denault. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Christopher Lennertz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor James Thomas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Mila Kunis and Kathryn Hahn and Kristen Bell carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "Party like a mother.".
11IMDB entry: tt4651520 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jim Denault
Original score: Christopher Lennertz
Editing: James Thomas
Production design: Marcia Hinds
Costume design: Julia Caston
Makeup / hair: Francesca Buccellato
Stunt coordinator: Jeff Galpin
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $20,000,000
Box office: $183,936,074
Return: 920% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Bad Moms (2016)

Part of

Bad Moms Collection

A comedy film series that follows three mothers: Amy, Carla & Kiki.

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Scott Moore

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Reno2016-11-04
★ 6/10
Moms don't quit! Quitting's for dads! It was more like a middle aged women's version of 'How to be Single'. So most of the younger audience won't get it, as well as the older people, because of the generation gap. I enjoyed it, but you know this is nothing close to any classic on the similar theme, just a decent entertainer though. From the director of '21 & Over', about the three moms whose children are in the high school, but it depicts those moms struggles over maintain the order in their professional and personal life. Mila Kunis' character is the centre of the story, but I liked Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn as well. Basically, these three ruled the narration. Some of the comedies were good, though there are too much of sexual references in that. Not good as 'How to be Single', but definitely better than both the 'Bad Neighbours' films. It got a mixed response, but a box office hit. Most of the story is predictable, though decently developed all the scenes by keeping them simple. I mean cliché wise, but at some parts it gets loud and out of control. So make sure you are not watching for any inspiration, but the middle aged people feel more familiar with this than anybody else. Therefore, I think they're the target audience, and mostly the women. 6/10
r96sk2021-03-20
★ 8/10
I found 'Bad Moms' entertaining. Mila Kunis carries it I must say, without her I think I'd be rating this a fair chunk lower. She is amusing and keeps the film chugging along, helped by the pacing and music which also move the film along nicely. There is a good amount of gags, I certainly enjoyed watching it. Away from Kunis (Amy), you have a whole host of recognizable faces. Kristen Bell (Kiki) and Kathryn Hahn (Agath..sorry, Carla) are pleasant in their respective roles, Hahn is borderline irritating but I'd say she sticks to the right side just about. Christina Applegate (Gwendolyn) and Jada Pinkett Smith (Stacy) also feature, as does Wendell Pierce (Daryl). Shoutout, also, to 'The Walking Dead' alum Ann Mahoney. There are also sweet end credit scenes. It's a lot better than 2017's 'Fun Mom Dinner' too, no doubt about it. Interested to watch the sequel.
Andre Gonzales2023-04-24
★ 7/10
Pretty good movie. Was really funny. Probably the best chick flick movies I've ever seen.