Little Mother (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1973, Little Mother is a drama and romance film directed by Radley Metzger, running about 90 minutes. “The woman of the year... the witch of all times!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marina Pinares, the wife of the president of a South American country, insists on being his vice-presidential running mate in the next election. She's no stranger to assassination to get what she wants, so some suspect she'll kill her own husband after the election to become president. In a series of flashbacks we see her rise to power: a party girl willing to sacrifice a friend's virtue to gain favor; the lover of a soldier she later tortures; the mistress of the military man she soon marries.
Who’s in it. Little Mother stars Christiane Krüger as Marina Pinares, Siegfried Rauch as Colonel Pinares, Ivan Desny as Colonel Umberia and Mark Damon as Riano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Little 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 Little Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Mother (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Mother worth watching?
- Little Mother holds an audience score of 2.5 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 Little Mother?
- Little Mother stars Christiane Krüger, Siegfried Rauch, Ivan Desny, Mark Damon and Anton Diffring.