Looking for a Husband for Mum (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1985, Looking for a Husband for Mum is a comedy and family film directed by Mariana Evstatieva-Biolcheva, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. 8-year old Alek's parents are divorced and he lives with his mother. He can feel that after the divorce there has been a big void in her life. He decides to help her by finding a suitable husband. He first decides on an athlete, then a driver but none of them seem to be good enough for her. Then he runs into Chony, who immediately feels as the perfect fit for mum. Alek has to figure out how to make the two of them meet and at the same time divert mum's attention from uncle Mincho. All of his plans eventually fail but Alek comes to realize that he should not meddle with his mother's personal life and let her choose for herself.
Who’s in it. Looking for a Husband for Mum stars Veselin Prahov as Alek, Tzvetana Maneva as Maykata, Bogdan Glishev as Chicho Mincho and Emil Markov as Shofyorat na avtobusa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Looking for a Husband for Mum sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for a Husband for Mum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking for a Husband for Mum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for a Husband for Mum (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Looking for a Husband for Mum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Looking for a Husband for Mum worth watching?
- Looking for a Husband for Mum holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Looking for a Husband for Mum?
- Looking for a Husband for Mum stars Veselin Prahov, Tzvetana Maneva, Bogdan Glishev, Emil Markov and Pavel Popandov.
- When was Looking for a Husband for Mum released?
- Looking for a Husband for Mum was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.