Getting Rid of Mum (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Getting Rid of Mum is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Franziska Buch, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Impoverished former soprano Anneliese Behrens is forced to leave her house and collapses in an underground passage, when looking for a place to sleep. In the hospital, she learns that she suffers from a brain tumor and needs 24-hour attention. Although they have maintained no contact with each other, she will be hosted by her daughter, who, however, has already booked a Christmas vacation with her family in Thailand. The only solution is to take her mother with her.
Who’s in it. Getting Rid of Mum stars Hannelore Elsner as Oma, Anneke Kim Sarnau as Mutter, Lina Hüesker as Tochter and Luis August Kurecki as Sohn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Getting Rid of Mum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Getting Rid of Mum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting Rid of Mum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Getting Rid of Mum (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Getting Rid of Mum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Getting Rid of Mum worth watching?
- Getting Rid of Mum holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Getting Rid of Mum?
- Getting Rid of Mum stars Hannelore Elsner, Anneke Kim Sarnau, Lina Hüesker, Luis August Kurecki and Marcel Mohab.
- When was Getting Rid of Mum released?
- Getting Rid of Mum was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.