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Once Upon My Mother

2025Movie1 h 42 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will walk like the others and that he will have a fabulous life. From then on, Esther will do everything in her power to keep this promise. Through decades of trials and miracles of life, this film is the story of a true, funny and moving story, that of an incredible destiny and the greatest love there is: that of a mother for her child.

Feels like

  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Disability Overcoming
  • True Story
  • Family Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Love and Sacrifice
  • Inspirational
  • Emotional Journey
  • French Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ken Scott

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Facts

March 19, 2025 · 1 h 42 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
March 19, 2025
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France, Canada, United States
Box office
$12 million
Available in
25 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon My Mother?"

Questions about Once Upon My Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once Upon My Mother?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Once Upon My Mother worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Once Upon My Mother okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Once Upon My Mother make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Once Upon My Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Once Upon My Mother in English?

French

No, it was made in French.