Holy Mother (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2024, Holy Mother is a drama film directed by Antonio Chavarrías, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 9th century, Emma, a 17-year-old girl, is named Abbess in order to repopulate and Christianize border territories in conflict with the Moors. Upon arriving at the Abbey she will have to overcome the mistrust aroused by a woman determined to fulfill her mission, which will lead her to confront nobles, peasants and the nuns themselves. Despite everything, Emma will show that it is possible to challenge established power structures. Although she will pay a high price to get it...
Who’s in it. Holy Mother stars Daniela Brown as Emma, Blanca Romero as Eloisa, Carlos Cuevas as Borrell and Ernest Villegas as Eduard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Holy Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holy Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holy Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holy Mother (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Holy Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Holy Mother worth watching?
- Holy Mother holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Holy Mother?
- Holy Mother stars Daniela Brown, Blanca Romero, Carlos Cuevas, Ernest Villegas and Oriol Genís.
- When was Holy Mother released?
- Holy Mother was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.
