The Mommy Returns (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2012, The Mommy Returns is a comedy and drama film directed by Joel Lamangan, running about 97 minutes. “Till death we'll not part.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Mommy Returns tells the story of a mother, Ruby, who dies right on the day of her 25th wedding anniversary with husband, William. With her untimely death, she leaves behind her three children Amethyst, Topaz, and Sapphire. Ruby is also temporarily trapped in PURGA (short for Purgatory) with its guardian, and the pesky Manny, the chicken pet of San Pedro. When Catherine, a younger and prettier woman comes into the life of William, Ruby escapes from PURGA and returns to earth as a ghost to drive Catherine out of the family she left behind.
Who’s in it. The Mommy Returns stars Gabby Concepcion as William, Ruffa Gutierrez as Catherine, Pokwang as Ruby and Jillian Ward as Saf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Mommy Returns has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mommy Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mommy Returns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mommy Returns (2012)?
- In US, The Mommy Returns is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mommy Returns worth watching?
- The Mommy Returns holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mommy Returns?
- The Mommy Returns stars Gabby Concepcion, Ruffa Gutierrez, Pokwang, Jillian Ward and Gloria Diaz.
- When was The Mommy Returns released?
- The Mommy Returns was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.