Mom for Hire (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Mom for Hire is a comedy and romance film directed by Nikolay Mikhaylov.

What it’s about. Little Sonia's mother abandoned her family in the hope of a better life in America. The girl is surrounded by the love of her father and grandmother, but no one can replace her mother, whom she longs for. Sonia's father, disappointed in women after his wife's deed, does not share his daughter's enthusiasm, but in order to make her part with her dream, decides to make a small deception. Being a trucker, the girl's father finds himself in a third-rate cafe on the highway, where the rude and ugly barmaid Tamara works, and persuades her to live a little in his house and play the role of a future stepmother, so that Sonia forever lost the desire to find a new mother. Having settled Tamara at home, the father of the family goes on another voyage, hoping that on his return the problem will be solved. But it is not so easy to deprive the child of his dreams. Sonia decides that Tamara is simply bewitched, and if you remove the spell from her, she will turn into a kind and beautiful mother.

Who’s in it. Mom for Hire stars Ilya Shakunov as Глеб, Elena Panova as Тамара, Larysa Kadochnykova as Анастасия Андреевна and Maya Kuzmishina as Соня, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mom for Hire has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mom for Hire page.

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