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Everyday Mom (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 8.5

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Released in 2011, Everyday Mom is a comedy film directed by Shotaro Kobayashi, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. Rieko Saibara is a cartoonist and mother of a 6-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl. When she has a difficult time, she throws away her problems with laughter. Her husband Kamoshitda used to be a war camera man, but now he's addicted to alcohol. He struggles to overcome his problem, but keeps failing. Finally, they get divorced. After Kamoshida loses his family, he realizes how precious they are. He focuses on getting away from alcohol, but another disease comes to him. Even though Saibara knows that he can not make it for long, she accepts him back to her family again. Since then a happy, but short, time exists for the family of four.

Who’s in it. Everyday Mom stars Kyoko Koizumi, Masatoshi Nagase, Ken Mitsuishi and Shinta Furuta, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Everyday Mom 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 Everyday Mom page.

If you liked it. Fans of Everyday Mom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Everyday Mom (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everyday Mom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Everyday Mom worth watching?
Everyday Mom holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Everyday Mom?
Everyday Mom stars Kyoko Koizumi, Masatoshi Nagase, Ken Mitsuishi, Shinta Furuta and Hisako Sasaki.
When was Everyday Mom released?
Everyday Mom was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.