Mother's Boys (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1994, Mother's Boys is a thriller and drama film directed by Yves Simoneau, running about 96 minutes. “She left them three years ago. Now she's coming back... Whether they like it or not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sexy but unstable wife and mother Jude walked out on her family three years ago. Now, just as suddenly, she is back. But her husband, Robert, has fallen in love with Callie, an assistant principal at his sons' school. He asks Jude for a divorce. She responds by trying to turn her three boys against Callie, then by slashing herself and blaming her rival and finally by drawing her 12-year-old, Kes, into a murderous plot.
Who’s in it. Mother's Boys stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Judith 'Jude' Madigan, Peter Gallagher as Robert Madigan, Joanne Whalley as Colleen 'Callie' Harland and Vanessa Redgrave as Lydia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mother's Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Artiflix 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's Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother's Boys tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother's Boys (1994)?
- In US, Mother's Boys is available to stream on Eternal Family and Artiflix, 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's Boys worth watching?
- Mother's Boys holds an audience score of 5.5 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's Boys?
- Mother's Boys stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Peter Gallagher, Joanne Whalley, Vanessa Redgrave and Luke Edwards.