Mother (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1991, Mother is a drama film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. Henri Verneuil was born Achod Malakian of Armenian parentage on October 15, 1920, in Rodosto, Turkey, and his family fled to France and settled in Marseilles when he was a young child. He later recounted his childhood experience in the novel Mayrig, which he dedicated to his mother and made into this 1991 film with the same name.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Claudia Cardinale as Araxi (Mayrig), Omar Sharif as Hagop, Nathalie Roussel as Gayane and Isabelle Sadoyan as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Mother has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Claudia Cardinale, Omar Sharif, Nathalie Roussel, Isabelle Sadoyan and Jacky Nercessian.
- When was Mother released?
- Mother was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.