All About My Mother (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1999, All About My Mother is a comedy and drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, running about 101 minutes. “Part of every woman is a mother/actress/saint/sinner. And part of every man is a woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
Who’s in it. All About My Mother stars Cecilia Roth as Manuela, Marisa Paredes as Huma, Penélope Cruz as Rosa and Candela Peña as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, All About My Mother has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $67.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch All About My Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of All About My Mother tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch All About My Mother (1999)?
- In US, All About My Mother is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is All About My Mother worth watching?
- All About My Mother holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in All About My Mother?
- All About My Mother stars Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Penélope Cruz, Candela Peña and Antonia San Juan.
- When was All About My Mother released?
- All About My Mother was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.