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Mother

1996·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , comedy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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No one misunderstands you better.

A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.
Quirky Family ComedyNeurotic ProtagonistDysfunctional RelationshipsCharacter-DrivenIntelligent HumorSuburban SettingComfortingWitty Banter

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Where can I stream Mother?

In the United States, Mother is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.

Is Mother worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Mother okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Mother make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

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