Drowning Mona 2000
"The death of Mona Dearly wasn't so much a whodunnit, as a who didn't."
In the quirky upstate New York town of Brewster, the untimely demise of Mona Dearly sends shockwaves through the community—not just because of her sudden death, but because her abrasive personality made her more enemies than friends.
Director: Nick Gomez
Cast
Danny DeVito
Chief Wyatt Rash
Bette Midler
Mona Dearly
Neve Campbell
Ellen Rash
Jamie Lee Curtis
Rona Mace
Casey Affleck
Bobby Calzone
William Fichtner
Phil Dearly
Marcus Thomas
Jeff Dearly
Peter Dobson
Lt. Feege Gruber
Kathleen Wilhoite
Lucinda
Tracey Walter
Clarence
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drowning Mona (2000) about?
*Drowning Mona* follows a small-town sheriff as he investigates the suspicious death of Mona Dearly, whose abrasive personality left nearly everyone in their coastal New York town with a motive. The film unfolds as a darkly comedic mystery, where the real question isn't just *who* killed Mona, but *why* so many people had a reason.
Who directed Drowning Mona?
Nick Gomez directed *Drowning Mona* (2000), bringing a sharp comedic edge to this crime-mystery hybrid.
Who stars in Drowning Mona?
The film features an all-star cast led by Danny DeVito as the investigating Sheriff Wyatt Rash, alongside Bette Midler as the infamous Mona Dearly, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Casey Affleck in early-career roles.
Is Drowning Mona (2000) worth watching?
With its blend of dark humor and small-town intrigue, *Drowning Mona* is a solid pick for fans of crime-comedy capers. While it doesn't carry an IMDb rating, the chemistry between its standout cast and Gomez's direction makes it a visually and narratively engaging watch—just don't expect a traditional whodunit.
How long is Drowning Mona?
Drowning Mona (2000) has a runtime of 96 minutes.
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About Drowning Mona (2000) — A Dark Comedy Whodunit with Bette Midler and Danny DeVito
In the quirky upstate New York town of Brewster, the untimely demise of Mona Dearly sends shockwaves through the community—not just because of her sudden death, but because her abrasive personality made her more enemies than friends. Sheriff Wyatt Rash (Danny DeVito) finds himself knee-deep in a mystery where the real puzzle isn't figuring out who hated Mona enough to kill her, but rather, who actually *didn't*. Directed by Nick Gomez with a sharp eye for dark comedy, *Drowning Mona (2000)* blends crime and mystery into a satirical whodunit that thrives on the town's collective resentment.
As Rash digs deeper, the film peels back layers of small-town secrets, revealing a web of motives fueled by Mona's relentless cruelty. With a stellar cast including Bette Midler as the eponymous troublemaker, Neve Campbell as Rash's daughter, and Jamie Lee Curtis as the no-nonsense town lawyer, the story balances humor and intrigue against a backdrop of coastal New York charm. The result? A darkly comedic crime caper that keeps you guessing until the last clue falls into place.
