Mother and Lover (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 2004, Mother and Lover is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Shingo Okazaki is a young man devoted to his mother to a degree that's rare in Japan. He's a young fellow who treats his mother with respect, but his tendency to overdo it makes his filial devotion look more like a little fault to those around him. Then, a young woman falls in love with him. She finds it very admirable that he takes such good care of his mother, but is also a bit confused by this fellow who seems to care more for his mother than for his girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Mother and Lover stars Ryoko Shinohara, Asami Mizukawa, Keiko Matsuzaka and Shin Yazawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mother and Lover sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother and Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother and Lover tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother and Lover (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother and Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother and Lover worth watching?
- Mother and Lover holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother and Lover?
- Mother and Lover stars Ryoko Shinohara, Asami Mizukawa, Keiko Matsuzaka, Shin Yazawa and Ryosei Tayama.
- When was Mother and Lover released?
- Mother and Lover was released in 2004.