Mother and Child (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Mother and Child is a notable film directed by Hans Steinhoff.
What it’s about. Consul Petersen and his wife are desperate, because they lost their only child and can’t have another. At the same time, the maid Anna is expecting a child, whose father, Jurgen, works in a sawmill. When both of them lose their jobs, they fear they won’t be able to feed the newborn. Thus, they strike a deal with the Petersens, which works for both couples: Anna and Jurgen will receive a farm from the Petersens, free and clear; and the two will allow the Petersens to adopt the child. Anna and Jurgen marry and are quite happy; but when the child is finally born, Anna doesn’t wish to surrender him and flees with the child into the Wattenmeer.
Who’s in it. Mother and Child stars Henny Porten as Anna, Hansi Arnstaedt as Frau Kröger, Fita Benkhoff as Frau Hellinger and Paul Westermeier as Larsen, Tischlermeister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mother and Child has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother and Child page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother and Child (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother and Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother and Child worth watching?
- Mother and Child holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother and Child?
- Mother and Child stars Henny Porten, Hansi Arnstaedt, Fita Benkhoff, Paul Westermeier and Hermann Picha.
- When was Mother and Child released?
- Mother and Child was released in 1934.