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Mama

1977·Movie
1h 28min
69
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Growing up, family, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Mrs. Rada the Goat tells her five children to behave while she goes to the fair, and under no circumstances open the door to anyone except her. But the Big Bad Wolf, Kostika (Titi) Suru, and his nephew, the Little Bad Wolf, along with friends Rassul the Lynx and Petrika the Donkey has made a plan to kidnap the children while their mother is away. And when the eldest child, Matei, decides to disobey his mother and visit the fair himself, things start to go badly for the goat-family.
Musical Fairy TaleFamily-FriendlyComing-of-Age StoryNostalgic ClassicEducational ContentWholesome EntertainmentFantasy AdventureCharming Production

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Is Mama worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Mama?

1 h 28 min

Mama runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is Mama in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Romania, France, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Mama?

7HKHRISNORUSKTW

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What tropes does Mama use?

Call-BackParental SubstituteWild ChildGhostly GoalsVampiric DrainingPsychic Dreams for EveryoneCreepy ChildVillainous RescueHope SpotThe VoicelessDeterminatorObnoxious In-Lawsand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Mama, including Call-Back, Parental Substitute, Wild Child.