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Mother

1991Movie2 h 37 min

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.9/5
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.9/5

Summary

Henri Verneuil was born Achod Malakian of Armenian parentage on October 15, 1920, in Rodosto, Turkey, and his family fled to France and settled in Marseilles when he was a young child. He later recounted his childhood experience in the novel Mayrig, which he dedicated to his mother and made into this 1991 film with the same name.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Directed by
Henri Verneuil
Written by
Henri Verneuil
Produced by
Tarak Ben Ammar
Music by
Jean-Claude Petit

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Facts

November 27, 1991 · 2 h 37 min · Drama

Released
November 27, 1991
Runtime
2 h 37 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Mother worth watching?"

Questions about Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mother worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.5 and Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5).

Is there a sequel to Mother?

  1. Mother (1991)
  2. 588 rue Paradis (1992)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by 588 rue Paradis (1992).

Is Mother okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Mother?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Mother in English?

French

No, it was made in French.