Mother (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Mother is a drama film directed by Mark Donskoy, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Timid old woman Pelageya Nilovna observes the revolutionary activities of her son Pavel Vlasov and gradually comes to realize that his cause is a great and noble one. She involves herself in the movement and finds joy and great courage in her new life as a revolutionary. Based on Gorky's novel, filmed in the silent era by Pudovkin.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Vera Maretskaya, Aleksey Batalov, Tatyana Piletskaya and Andrei Petrov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Vera Maretskaya, Aleksey Batalov, Tatyana Piletskaya, Andrei Petrov and Sergei Kurilov.