Mother and Child (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Mother and Child is a drama and romance film directed by Rodrigo García, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
Who’s in it. Mother and Child stars Naomi Watts as Elizabeth, Samuel L. Jackson as Paul, Annette Bening as Karen and Carla Gallo as Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mother and Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother and Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother and Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother and Child (2009)?
- In US, Mother and Child is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother and Child worth watching?
- Mother and Child holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother and Child?
- Mother and Child stars Naomi Watts, Samuel L. Jackson, Annette Bening, Carla Gallo and Kerry Washington.
- When was Mother and Child released?
- Mother and Child was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.