Mother (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2019, Mother is a thriller and drama film directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, running about 128 minutes.

What it’s about. Ten years have gone by since Elena's six-year old son has disappeared. The last thing she heard of him was a phone call he gave her, saying that he was lost on a beach in France and couldn't find his father. Nowadays, Elena lives on this same beach and manages a restaurant. She is finally beginning to emerge from this tragic episode when she meets a French teenager who strongly reminds her of her lost son. The two of them will embark on a relationship which will sow chaos and distrust around them.

Who’s in it. Mother stars Marta Nieto as Elena, Jules Porier as Jean, Alex Brendemühl as Joseba and Anne Consigny as Lea, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mother (2019)?
In US, Mother is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mother worth watching?
Mother holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mother?
Mother stars Marta Nieto, Jules Porier, Alex Brendemühl, Anne Consigny and Frédéric Pierrot.
When was Mother released?
Mother was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.