
Mother(1996)
A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.


“Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up.”
A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.

Albert Brooks
Robert Cole

Kathryn Harrold
Mary Harvard

Bruno Kirby
Jay

James L. Brooks
David

Bob Einstein
Sporting Goods Salesman

Jane Hallaren
Ellen

Albert Henderson
Head Mixer
Meadowlark Lemon
Himself

George Kennedy
George Kennedy / Zeron
Tyann Means
Waitress
Modern Romance is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1981 exploring themes of obsession, romcom, hollywood, neurotic, film editor, sardonic. Directed by Albert Brooks, it stars Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby. A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
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