Mom Lost It! (2009)
A French TV comedy about a neglected wife who fakes amnesia to reclaim her family — and ends up declaring war on her unfaithful husband.
Mom Lost It! - Movie Information
Mom Lost It! - Plot
Finding that her loved ones are neglecting her, Juliette decides to pretend she has amnesia. Her plan works perfectly, and her children finally decide to take care of her. But when she decides to reveal the truth about her condition, her husband decides to move his mistress into their home. Juliette keeps her secret and goes to war against her husband...
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Mom Lost It! - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Josée Dayan
Main Cast
- Muriel Robin
- Jacques Weber
- Louison Bergman
- Pierre Niney
- Patrick Bouchitey
- Marianne Denicourt
- Olivier Claverie
- Jacques Collard
- Jina Djemba
- Roger Dumas
Writers
- Nicolas Bedos
Producers
- Josée Dayan
- Matthieu Tarot
Mom Lost It! - FAQs
What is Mom Lost It! about?
Mom Lost It! follows Juliette, a woman whose family has been taking her for granted. She fakes amnesia to win back their attention — and it works. But when she's ready to come clean, she discovers her husband has invited his mistress to move in, turning her harmless ruse into an all-out domestic battle.
Why does Juliette keep her secret from her husband?
Once Juliette learns her husband has moved his mistress into their home, revealing the truth would hand him the upper hand. Keeping the amnesia act going becomes her strategic weapon — it lets her stay in the house and fight back on her own terms without tipping her cards too soon.
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Who stars in Mom Lost It!?
Muriel Robin leads the cast as Juliette, the sharp and resourceful wife at the heart of the story. Jacques Weber plays her unfaithful husband Claude, while the ensemble includes Louison Bergman, a young Pierre Niney, Patrick Bouchitey, and Marianne Denicourt, among others.
Does Mom Lost It! have a happy ending?
The film leans firmly into comedy, so expect a satisfying resolution rather than a bleak one. Juliette's battle of wits against her husband drives the story toward a conclusion that rewards her cleverness. Without giving too much away, the ending stays true to the film's warm, playful spirit.
Who directed and wrote Mom Lost It!?
Josée Dayan directed the film — she also served as a producer and editor on the project. The screenplay was written by Nicolas Bedos, who would go on to become one of France's most celebrated writer-directors. It's an early example of his sharp, character-driven comedic voice.
Is Mom Lost It! a French TV movie?
Yes, Mom Lost It! is a French-language TV movie produced for broadcast, with backing from TF1, TV Breizh, and other European broadcasters. It's a co-production between Belgium, France, and Switzerland, giving it a broader European reach than a typical single-country TV film.
What are some movies similar to Mom Lost It!?
If you enjoyed Mom Lost It!, you might like Messy Christmas (2007) or Saint-Jacques… La Mecque (2005) for their French comedic sensibility. The Day I Saw Your Heart (2011) and Jeune Femme (2017) also share a focus on women navigating complicated family and relationship dynamics with humor.
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