Back to School Mom (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2015, Back to School Mom is a drama film directed by Christopher Erskin.
What it’s about. Mary Thomas, a free-spirited musician, has spent the past two decades traveling the world, but at age 41 she decides to go back to college and finish her degree so that, for once, she can finally finish something she started. Back at her old university, she becomes close friends with her popular and charming "peer tutor" -- only to learn that he is actually the son she gave up 20 years earlier.
Who’s in it. Back to School Mom stars Kimberly Elise as Mary Thomas, Denzel Whitaker as Noah Riley, Loretta Devine as Meghan Graham and Harry Lennix as Lawrence Riley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Back to School Mom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Lifetime Movie Club and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to School Mom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to School Mom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to School Mom (2015)?
- In US, Back to School Mom is available to stream on Lifetime Movie Club, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back to School Mom worth watching?
- Back to School Mom holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back to School Mom?
- Back to School Mom stars Kimberly Elise, Denzel Whitaker, Loretta Devine, Harry Lennix and Rick Fox.
- When was Back to School Mom released?
- Back to School Mom was released in 2015.