The Mother (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2023, The Mother is an action and thriller film directed by Niki Caro, running about 115 minutes. “Vengeance is a mother!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.
Who’s in it. The Mother stars Jennifer Lopez as Mother, Joseph Fiennes as Adrian, Omari Hardwick as Cruise and Gael García Bernal as Hector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mother (2023)?
- In US, The Mother is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. 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 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mother?
- The Mother stars Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Gael García Bernal and Lucy Paez.
- When was The Mother released?
- The Mother was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.