Mother Knows Best (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2016, Mother Knows Best is a comedy film directed by Nuno Rocha, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The family of Ana Luisa meets at home to celebrate her father's birthday. As the guests sit around the table they will share memories of the past, in which all have a common denominator: the late Josefa, Ana Luisa's mother. Hearing the stories, Ana Luisa realizes the impact that his late mother had on their life choices and imagines what would have happened if she had followed other paths, taken other options and said what was unsaid. At the same time, an event of unknown origin causes a change in space and time, enabling people all over the world the access to parallel universes. Ana Luisa will thus have the opportunity to change the past...
Who’s in it. Mother Knows Best stars Maria João Abreu as Ana Luísa, Joana Pais de Brito as Josefa, Filipe Vargas as Adelino and Filipa Areosa as Ana Luísa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Mother Knows Best sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Knows Best page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Knows Best tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Knows Best (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Knows Best change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Knows Best worth watching?
- Mother Knows Best holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother Knows Best?
- Mother Knows Best stars Maria João Abreu, Joana Pais de Brito, Filipe Vargas, Filipa Areosa and Manuel Cavaco.
- When was Mother Knows Best released?
- Mother Knows Best was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.