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Y Tu Mamá También

2001Movie1 h 46 minNR

DramaRomance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic897.9Rotten Tomatoes90%88%

A romantic, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Story

Life has its ways of teaching.

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.

Feels like

  • Road Trip Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Sexual Awakening
  • Friendship & Betrayal
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Vibrant Cinematography
  • Mexican Cinema
  • Human Relationships
  • Social Commentary

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Alfonso Cuarón
Written by
Alfonso Cuarón, Carlos Cuarón
Produced by
Alfonso Cuarón, Jorge Vergara
Music by
José Antonio García, Ruy García, Philip Stockton

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Facts

June 8, 2001 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
June 8, 2001
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$34 million
Available in
4 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Y Tu Mamá También?"

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Where can I stream Y Tu Mamá También?

AMC+

In the United States, Y Tu Mamá También streams on AMC+. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Y Tu Mamá También worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 89).

Is Y Tu Mamá También good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Is Y Tu Mamá También plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Y Tu Mamá También a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$34 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

Is Y Tu Mamá También in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.