Mama's Boy (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2013, Mama's Boy is a comedy and drama film directed by Momčilo Mrdaković, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Middle-aged cinephile and film projectionist Pera still lives with his mother - and best friend - Mara, in Belgrade. It's 1999 and when NATO bombs start raining down on Serbia, the two of them become refugees. After a surreal journey, they end up in New York, where Pera realizes that he can no longer do the old job he loved so much. While he and Mara were struggling to survive, the new age of digital projection was born. Then Pera stumbles upon some discarded projectors and his new mission in life becomes clear: he will travel around and show people the magic of Real Cinema - the magic that can only be created by celluoid, mechanical projectors, the silver screen and flickering light.
Who’s in it. Mama's Boy stars Bogdan Diklić as Pera, Mira Banjac as Mara, Anita Mančić as Lela and Branko Vidaković as Žika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Mama's Boy 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 Mama's Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mama's Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mama's Boy (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mama's Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mama's Boy worth watching?
- Mama's Boy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mama's Boy?
- Mama's Boy stars Bogdan Diklić, Mira Banjac, Anita Mančić, Branko Vidaković and Sergej Trifunović.