Ma (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2019, Ma is a thriller and horror film directed by Tate Taylor, running about 99 minutes. “Get Home Safe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sue Ann is a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.
Who’s in it. Ma stars Octavia Spencer as Sue Ann, Diana Silvers as Maggie, Juliette Lewis as Erica and McKaley Miller as Haley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Ma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $51.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ma tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ma (2019)?
- In US, Ma is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ma worth watching?
- Ma holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ma?
- Ma stars Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Juliette Lewis, McKaley Miller and Allison Janney.
- When was Ma released?
- Ma was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.