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Mother

2009Movie2 h 9 minR

CrimeDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic798.1Rotten Tomatoes96%89%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

She'll stop at nothing.

A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.

Feels like

  • Korean Crime Thriller
  • Psychological Drama
  • Intense Maternal Instinct
  • Justice System Critique
  • Dark & Gritty
  • Mystery & Suspense
  • Character-Driven
  • Unflinching Portrayal
  • Tragic

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Bong Joon Ho
Written by
Bong Joon Ho, Park Eun-kyo
Produced by
Park Tae-joon, Seo Woo-sik
Music by
Lee Byung-woo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 28, 2009 · 2 h 9 min · R

Released
May 28, 2009
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
26 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mother?"

Questions about Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mother?

PhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeXumo PlayMagnolia SelectsMonsters and Nightmares

In the United States, Mother streams on Magnolia Selects and Monsters and Nightmares, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Mother worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79).

Will I feel good after watching Mother?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Mother a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$17 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

Is Mother in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.