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Mother Hummingbird

1929Movie2 h 0 min

DramaRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A neglected Baroness falls in love with her oldest son's military officer friend, their adulterous romance leading the two to flee to Algeria.

Feels like

  • Silent Era Melodrama
  • Forbidden Intergenerational Romance
  • Colonial Adventure Setting
  • Early Sound Transition Film
  • Emotional Tragedy
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Family Conflict
  • Sentimental Drama
  • Exile and Escape

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Julien Duvivier
Written by
Julien Duvivier, Joe May, Hans Székely
Produced by
Marcel Vandal, Charles Delac

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Facts

October 23, 1929 · 2 h 0 min · Drama, Romance

Released
October 23, 1929
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
xx
Made in
France
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mother Hummingbird?"

Questions about Mother Hummingbird

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Where can I stream Mother Hummingbird?

Criterion

In the United States, Mother Hummingbird streams on Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Mother Hummingbird worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is Mother Hummingbird okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Mother Hummingbird good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Mother Hummingbird?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Mother Hummingbird in English?

Frenchxx

No, it was made in French, with some xx.