Sweet Mother (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8.8
Released in 2012, Sweet Mother is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Jorge Furtado, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Picucha may seem old-fashioned, but she has modern ideas and a great sense of humor. As the matriarch of a big family, she is involved in the daily lives of her children, grandchildren and other relatives. Undeterred by the typical problems of old age, she uses her many years of experience to solve problems in the best way possible.
Who’s in it. Sweet Mother stars Fernanda Montenegro as Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza), Marco Ricca as Silvio de Souza, Louise Cardoso as Elaine de Souza and Matheus Nachtergaele as Fernando de Souza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Sweet Mother sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Mother tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Mother (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Mother worth watching?
- Sweet Mother holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sweet Mother?
- Sweet Mother stars Fernanda Montenegro, Marco Ricca, Louise Cardoso, Matheus Nachtergaele and Daniel de Oliveira.
- When was Sweet Mother released?
- Sweet Mother was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.