M for Mother (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2006, M for Mother is a drama film directed by Rasoul Mollagholipour, running about 113 minutes. “Mim Mesl-e Madar” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What appears to be a grand love story turns sour when parents-to-be discover that their unborn child will likely be born with serious birth defects, as a result of the mother's exposure to chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq war. The father does not want to have a disabled child, but the mother insists on going through with the pregnancy.
Who’s in it. M for Mother stars Golshifteh Farahani as Sepideh, Hossein Yari as Soheil, Jamshid Hashempour as Roobik and Sahar Dolatshahi as Farzaneh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, M for Mother has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch M for Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of M for Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch M for Mother (2006)?
- In US, M for Mother is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is M for Mother worth watching?
- M for Mother holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in M for Mother?
- M for Mother stars Golshifteh Farahani, Hossein Yari, Jamshid Hashempour, Sahar Dolatshahi and Ali Shadman.
- When was M for Mother released?
- M for Mother was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.