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The Second Mother

2015·Movie
1h 52min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic828.9Rotten Tomatoes98%90%
IMDb7.8Metacritic828.9Rotten Tomatoes98%90%

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Class and money, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

After leaving her daughter Jessica in a small town in Pernambuco to be raised by relatives, Val spends the next 13 years working as a nanny to Fabinho in São Paulo. She has financial stability but has to live with the guilt of having not raised Jessica herself. As Fabinho’s university entrance exams approach, Jessica reappears in her life and seems to want to give her mother a second chance. However, Jessica has not been raised to be a servant and her very existence will turn Val’s routine on its head. With precision and humour, the subtle and powerful forces that keep rigid class structures in place and how the youth may just be the ones to shake it all up.
Brazilian Social RealismClass ConflictFamily DramaUpward MobilityGenerational DifferencesSubtle Social CommentaryWarm-HeartedCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Anna Muylaert, Suzy Milstein, Bruno Peres
Written by:
Anna Muylaert
Produced by:
Guel Arraes, Anna Muylaert, Patricia Faria
Composed by:
Ricardo Reis, Gabriela Cunha, Miriam Biderman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Second Mother

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Where can I stream The Second Mother legally?

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The Second Mother is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Second Mother worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Second Mother?

1 h 52 min

The Second Mother runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Second Mother?

Critics90
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 90 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see The Second Mother much the same way.

What language is The Second Mother in?

PortugueseEnglish

It was made in Portuguese, with some English. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch The Second Mother?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Second Mother in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.