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Hands of a Mother

2016Movie1 h 46 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A moving, bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A family reunion aboard a ship becomes a turning point in the life of 39-year-old engineer Markus. When his son Adam (4) gets a little cut after going to the bathroom with his grandmother Renate, Markus recalls for the first time what his mother did to him when he was a little boy. Markus and his wife Monika find themselves confronted with an ugly truth of the kind you wouldn’t think a mother capable of.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Family Trauma
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Suppressed Memories
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Slow Burn Narrative
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Guilt and Confrontation

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Florian Eichinger
Written by
Florian Eichinger
Music by
André Feldhaus

Everyone

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Facts

June 25, 2016 · 1 h 46 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 25, 2016
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hands of a Mother?"

Questions about Hands of a Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hands of a Mother?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hands of a Mother worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Will I feel good after watching Hands of a Mother?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Hands of a Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Hands of a Mother in English?

German

No, it was made in German.