Edison's Mother (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Edison's Mother is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. The series focuses on Ayukawa Noriko, the teacher of a class of first-graders. One day, a boy named Kento transfers into her class from another school, where he was treated as a problem child. In reality, the inquisitive Kento actually displays the potential of being a prodigy, and it's up to Noriko to figure out how to handle him. The story draws inspiration from the childhood of famous inventor Thomas Edison, who was also considered a problem child by most adults around him.
Who’s in it. Edison's Mother stars Misaki Itō as Ayukawa Noriko, Maki Sakai as Hanafusa Aoi, Shosuke Tanihara as Miura and Yuya Shimizu as Hanafusa Kento, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Edison's Mother has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edison's Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edison's Mother tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edison's Mother (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Edison's Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Edison's Mother worth watching?
- Edison's Mother holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Edison's Mother?
- Edison's Mother stars Misaki Itō, Maki Sakai, Shosuke Tanihara, Yuya Shimizu and Kaoru Sugita.
- When was Edison's Mother released?
- Edison's Mother was released in 2008.