The Mother (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2003, The Mother is a drama and romance film directed by Roger Michell, running about 112 minutes. “It can take a lifetime to feel alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A grandmother has a passionate affair with a man half her age, who is also sleeping with her daughter.
Who’s in it. The Mother stars Anne Reid as May, Daniel Craig as Darren, Peter Vaughan as Toots and Steven Mackintosh as Bobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. 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 (2003)?
- In GB, The Mother is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mother worth watching?
- The Mother holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mother?
- The Mother stars Anne Reid, Daniel Craig, Peter Vaughan, Steven Mackintosh and Cathryn Bradshaw.
- When was The Mother released?
- The Mother was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.