Mother's Elling (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2003, Mother's Elling is a comedy and drama film directed by Eva Isaksen, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Elling has lived with his mother all his life. Mom is the practical one, while Elling ponders the more theoretical aspects of life. He spends his time in their apartment reading books and looking at the neighbours through the living room window. Elling doesn't seem to need to be around others like most people. That's why Elling is less than enthusiastic when his mother suddenly decides to take her son on a beach vacation to Spain. Reluctantly, Elling agrees. After all, a lady at her age needs a good man by her side. But what Elling refuses to realize is that Mom is not only old, but also sick. Very sick. On her last vacation she tries to get Elling to see that life is bigger than their living room.
Who’s in it. Mother's Elling stars Per Christian Ellefsen as Elling, Grete Nordrå as Mor, Helge Reiss as Bugge-Høvik and Christin Borge as Mag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mother's Elling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother's Elling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother's Elling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother's Elling (2003)?
- In GB, Mother's Elling is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother's Elling worth watching?
- Mother's Elling holds an audience score of 5.7 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's Elling?
- Mother's Elling stars Per Christian Ellefsen, Grete Nordrå, Helge Reiss, Christin Borge and Per Schaaning.
- When was Mother's Elling released?
- Mother's Elling was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.