Drowning Mona is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Nick Gomez. The film follows the investigation of a local police chief, Wyatt Rash, into the death of Mona Dearly, a woman who is universally despised in her small upstate New York town of Verplanck. As Rash begins to dig deeper, he realizes that just about everyone in town had a reason to kill Mona, including her estranged husband, her son, and even the local auto mechanic.
The film features an ensemble cast including Bette Midler as Mona Dearly, Danny DeVito as Chief Wyatt Rash, Neve Campbell as Mona's daughter Ellen, Jamie Lee Curtis as Rona Mace, William Fichtner as Bobby Calzone, and Casey Affleck as Jeff Dearly.
Throughout the film, Rash confronts a plethora of characters who all seem to have a motive for killing Mona, including her ex-husband, the town's mayor, and her son's girlfriend. The plot twists and turns as Rash tries to unravel the mystery surrounding Mona's death, ultimately leading to a surprising and comedic conclusion.
Drowning Mona received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's eccentric characters and dark humor, while others felt that the film was too erratic and unfocused. Despite its mixed reception, the film has since become a cult classic among fans of dark comedies.