Only a Mother (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, Only a Mother is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor woman in a Swedish farming community struggles to feed her large family and is torn by her passion for two different men.
Who’s in it. Only a Mother stars Eva Dahlbeck as Maria, aka Rya-Rya, Ragnar Falck as Henrik, Rya-Rya's husband, Ulf Palme as Hammar and Hugo Björne as Eniel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Only a Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only a Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only a Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only a Mother (1949)?
- In GB, Only a Mother is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Only a Mother worth watching?
- Only a Mother holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Only a Mother?
- Only a Mother stars Eva Dahlbeck, Ragnar Falck, Ulf Palme, Hugo Björne and Åke Fridell.
- When was Only a Mother released?
- Only a Mother was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.