David's Mothermovie | 1994 Online

Some modern retrospective reviews on Letterboxd argue the film can be "astoundingly cruel," showing how Sally’s refusal to accept outside help may have actually held back David's potential. Critical Reception IMDb Rating: 6.2/10 based on over 400 user ratings.

Alley portrays Sally as a "ferociously angry" and fiercely protective mother who has isolated herself from the world to care for David. Reviewers from Entertainment Weekly noted her ability to make the character seem mean, pathetic, or even wrong, without losing the audience's empathy. David's MotherMovie | 1994

The plot follows Sally's struggle to keep David "out of the system" after years of dodging social workers. Some modern retrospective reviews on Letterboxd argue the

Watch a detailed breakdown of the film's impact and the awards it won for its realistic portrayal of autism: Reviewers from Entertainment Weekly noted her ability to

The film explores how Sally’s obsessive care has alienated her from her husband and her daughter, Susan, who eventually leaves to live with her father.