The Mother (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, The Mother is a drama film directed by João César Monteiro, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Who’s in it. The Mother stars Hermínio Rebelo, Fernando Lavrador, Deolinda Gonçalves and Teresa Café.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mother 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 The Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mother (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mother worth watching?
- The Mother holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mother?
- The Mother stars Hermínio Rebelo, Fernando Lavrador, Deolinda Gonçalves and Teresa Café.
- When was The Mother released?
- The Mother was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.