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Mother (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1963, Mother is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. A divorced woman enters a marriage arranged by her mother in exchange for money to save the life of her seriously ill son.

Who’s in it. Mother stars Nobuko Otowa as Tamiko, Haruko Sugimura as Yoshie, Taiji Tonoyama as Tajima and Kei Satō as Dr. Koiguchi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mother (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mother worth watching?
Mother holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mother?
Mother stars Nobuko Otowa, Haruko Sugimura, Taiji Tonoyama, Kei Satō and Yoshitaka Zushi.
When was Mother released?
Mother was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.