Like Mother Like Son (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Like Mother Like Son is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by M. Rizal Hanun, running about 15 minutes. “A nosy boy who - indirectly – wished for a brother to his widowed mother.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Indonesia, 2019. BAGAS (8) a nosy and intelligent single orphan lives with his mother, MARNI (32) - a hard-working and sensitive young widow. One night Bagas asked Marni about her birthplace. Too tired because of the house chores that she did all day alone, and a sense of confusion to respond, Marni had to lie by saying that the birthplace of Bagas was from the armpits. Instead of obeying his mother's command to sleep, Bagas instead tried to find the place of birth that his mother intended. Because of Bagas's excessive behavior, Marni woke up and got annoyed that she did something unwise for her son. However, Bagas only hoped for a brother, which for Marni it is impossible to be realized.

Who’s in it. Like Mother Like Son stars Maryam Supraba as Marni, Fajrul Ravi Ahmad as Bagas and Muhammad Fathan Alghifari as Imajinary Son/Brother.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Like Mother Like Son 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 Like Mother Like Son page.

If you liked it. Fans of Like Mother Like Son tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.