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The Good Mother (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1988 · 104 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Leonard Nimoy
- Starring
- Diane Keaton, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson, Ben Affleck, Jason Robards, Ralph Bellamy
When a court is asked to decide how people should live, love, and raise their children, Anna must prove she is a good mother. Recently divorced and dating a sexually liberated boyfriend, she is sued for custody by her ex‑husband, who claims the new partner harms their daughter. The battle forces Anna to confront societal judgments and fight for her parental rights.
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