A Mother Should Be Loved (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1934, A Mother Should Be Loved is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man discovers that the woman who raised him is his stepmother. His stepbrother, who is unaware of the revelation, resents his mother for always punishing him more severely than his stepsibling.
Who’s in it. A Mother Should Be Loved stars Yukichi Iwata as Kajiwara, Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Chieko, Den Obinata as Sadao and Seiichi Katô as Young Sadao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Mother Should Be Loved has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Mother Should Be Loved page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Mother Should Be Loved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Mother Should Be Loved (1934)?
- In US, A Mother Should Be Loved is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Mother Should Be Loved worth watching?
- A Mother Should Be Loved holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Mother Should Be Loved?
- A Mother Should Be Loved stars Yukichi Iwata, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Den Obinata, Seiichi Katô and Kōji Mitsui.
- When was A Mother Should Be Loved released?
- A Mother Should Be Loved was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.