Mother Love (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, Mother Love is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean Boyer, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Gilbert Quercy, 18, tried to commit suicide after a heartache. At the hospital, three women try to cheer him up : the three former wives of his father, an archaeologist and an egyptologist, whom Gilbert called his "mothers". These women show a lot of willingness, but soon will become intrusive.
Who’s in it. Mother Love stars Michel Simon as Michel Quercy, Arletty as Bernadette, Gabrielle Dorziat as Adrienne and Pierre Larquey as Dalaciaud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mother Love 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 Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Love (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Love worth watching?
- Mother Love holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Love?
- Mother Love stars Michel Simon, Arletty, Gabrielle Dorziat, Pierre Larquey and François Périer.
- When was Mother Love released?
- Mother Love was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.