Where’s Poppa?

Where’s Poppa?

1970 · 82 min · EN · R · 6.3 (35 votes)
Dir. Carl Reiner · Starring George Segal, Ruth Gordon, Ron Leibman, Trish Van Devere, Barnard Hughes, Vincent Gardenia · Music Jack Elliott

The tush scene alone is worth the price of admission.

Comedy

When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging, senile mother, even though he promised his late father that he'd always take care of her. He fears that his batty mom's eccentricities will shortly lead to Louise's departure.

VIBE

This film is a deeply uncomfortable, yet morbidly funny, dive into familial obligation and mental decay. It’s a surreal, character-driven dark comedy that skewers societal norms with a bleak, absurdist edge. Prepare for a truly unique, unforgettable experience.

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