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Mom, Is That You?!

2023Movie1 h 51 min

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A hopeful, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Akio, an HR worker, visits his transformed mother Fukue in Tokyo. Baffled by her new lively self, he encounters a friendly neighbor. Through these interactions, Akio gains new perspectives, noticing overlooked aspects of life.

Feels like

  • Intergenerational
  • Family
  • Tokyo
  • Rediscovery
  • Warm
  • Relationships
  • Personal Growth
  • Community

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Yoji Yamada
Written by
Yoji Yamada, Yuzo Asahara, Ai Nagai
Produced by
Shunsuke Fusa, Masahito Abe
Music by
Akira Senju

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Facts

September 1, 2023 · 1 h 51 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
September 1, 2023
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mom, Is That You?!?"

Questions about Mom, Is That You?!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mom, Is That You?!?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mom, Is That You?! worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Mom, Is That You?! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mom, Is That You?! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Mom, Is That You?! plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Mom, Is That You?! in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.