Mother and Son (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, Mother and Son is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Mother and Son was a multiple Logie Award-winning Australian television sitcom produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 16 January 1984 until 21 March 1994. The show stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps and Judy Morris. It was created and written by Geoffrey Atherden AM. Its classic theme song features the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, playing to I Want a Girl, a jazz standard which was recorded by Al Jolson in the 1920s.
Who’s in it. Mother and Son stars Ruth Cracknell as Maggie Beare, Garry McDonald as Arthur Beare, Henri Szeps as Robert Beare and Judy Morris as Liz Beare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mother and Son has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother and Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother and Son tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother and Son (1984)?
- In AU, Mother and Son is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother and Son worth watching?
- Mother and Son holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother and Son?
- Mother and Son stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps, Judy Morris and Charles Tingwell.
- When was Mother and Son released?
- Mother and Son was released in 1984.