The Mother and the Whore (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1973, The Mother and the Whore is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Eustache, running about 208 minutes.
What it’s about. Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
Who’s in it. The Mother and the Whore stars Bernadette Lafont as Marie, Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alexandre, Françoise Lebrun as Veronika and Isabelle Weingarten as Gilberte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Mother and the Whore has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mother and the Whore page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mother and the Whore tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mother and the Whore (1973)?
- In US, The Mother and the Whore is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mother and the Whore worth watching?
- The Mother and the Whore holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mother and the Whore?
- The Mother and the Whore stars Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Françoise Lebrun, Isabelle Weingarten and Jacques Renard.
- When was The Mother and the Whore released?
- The Mother and the Whore was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 208 minutes.