Mother (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, Mother is a comedy and drama film directed by Albert Brooks, running about 104 minutes. “No Actual Mothers Were Harmed During The Making Of This Motion Picture.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Albert Brooks as John Henderson, Debbie Reynolds as Beatrice Henderson, Rob Morrow as Jeff Henderson and Lisa Kudrow as Linda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother (1996)?
- In US, Mother is available to 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 worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Mother?
- Mother stars Albert Brooks, Debbie Reynolds, Rob Morrow, Lisa Kudrow and John C. McGinley.
- When was Mother released?
- Mother was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.