The Mother (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, The Mother is a drama film directed by Ling Zifeng, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel "Mother" by Maxim Gorky, about the hardships of a peasant laborer.
Who’s in it. The Mother stars Zhang Ruifang as Mother, Jin Yan as Deng Lao, Wen Qin as Jia Yan and Yi Zhang as Laode Wang, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mother (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Mother?
- The Mother stars Zhang Ruifang, Jin Yan, Wen Qin, Yi Zhang and Ziniang Zhang.
- When was The Mother released?
- The Mother was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.