Mother (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Mother is a thriller and drama film directed by Kadri Kõusaar, running about 89 minutes. “How does no one know nothing in this podunk town?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mother is a thrilleresque story about rash decisions made in the name of dreams that will have haunting consequences for some time to come. This small town crime story in the pastel tones of modern retro offers recognition and bitter humour. The film focuses on a woman whose adult son has fallen into a coma after being shot. Taking care of him at home, she has to face a whole town trying to solve the puzzle of what exactly happened.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Tiina Mälberg as Mother, Andres Tabun as Father, Andres Noormets as Aarne and Siim Maaten as Lauri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mother has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Tiina Mälberg, Andres Tabun, Andres Noormets, Siim Maaten and Jaan Pehk.
- When was Mother released?
- Mother was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.