Ibu mertuaku (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1962, Ibu mertuaku is a drama film directed by P. Ramlee, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The film's story revolves around the tragic love affair between Kassim Selamat, a poor musician, and Sabariah, the only daughter of a wealthy woman. The movie is notable in that the opening act starts out as a light-hearted romantic comedy, but at the 30 minute mark turns into a dramatic tragedy. Like a number of P. Ramlee's works, the film criticizes the unofficial caste system that separates the wealthy from the poor.
Who’s in it. Ibu mertuaku stars P. Ramlee as Kassim Selamat, Sarimah Ahmad as Sabariah, Mak Dara as Nyonya Mansoor and Ahmad Mahmood as Doktor Ismadi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ibu mertuaku 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 Ibu mertuaku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ibu mertuaku tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ibu mertuaku (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ibu mertuaku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ibu mertuaku worth watching?
- Ibu mertuaku holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ibu mertuaku?
- Ibu mertuaku stars P. Ramlee, Sarimah Ahmad, Mak Dara, Ahmad Mahmood and Ahmad Nesfu.
- When was Ibu mertuaku released?
- Ibu mertuaku was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.