Parallel Mothers (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Parallel Mothers is a drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.
Who’s in it. Parallel Mothers stars Milena Smit as Ana, Penélope Cruz as Janis, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Teresa and Israel Elejalde as Arturo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Parallel Mothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 Parallel Mothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parallel Mothers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parallel Mothers (2021)?
- In US, Parallel Mothers is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 Parallel Mothers worth watching?
- Parallel Mothers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parallel Mothers?
- Parallel Mothers stars Milena Smit, Penélope Cruz, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Israel Elejalde and Rossy de Palma.
- When was Parallel Mothers released?
- Parallel Mothers was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.