Like Mom, Like Me
Like Mom, Like Me

Like Mom, Like Me

1978Movie90 minEnglish

A middle-aged mom and her teenage daughter adjust to life together after Dad's affair breaks up the family.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Ethel FrankGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A single mother struggles to balance her demanding career as a lawyer with raising her teenage daughter. As her daughter navigates the complexities of adolescence, she begins to resent her mother's constant absence and the pressure to succeed. The film explores the challenges of modern motherhood and the strained relationship between a mother and daughter trying to find common ground.

Critical Reception

Like Mom, Like Me was a made-for-television movie that resonated with audiences for its relatable portrayal of a mother-daughter relationship under strain. While not a critical darling, it was praised for its strong performances, particularly from Patty Duke, and its sensitive handling of contemporary family issues. It became a popular viewing experience for many households during its initial broadcast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its honest depiction of a working mother's challenges.
  • Patty Duke delivers a compelling and sympathetic performance.
  • Explores the evolving dynamics between mothers and daughters in the late 1970s.

Google audience: Audience reception for this made-for-TV movie is not widely documented through contemporary Google reviews. However, based on its themes and broadcast era, it likely appealed to families looking for relatable domestic dramas.

Fun Fact

Patty Duke, who played the mother, was a prominent actress known for her Oscar-winning role in 'The Miracle Worker' and her own Disney Channel movie 'Patty Duke' which dealt with her real-life struggles with bipolar disorder.

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