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Mother's Boys

1993·Movie
1h 36min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

This divorce is going to be a nightmare.

Sexy but unstable wife and mother Jude walked out on her family three years ago. Now, just as suddenly, she is back. But her husband, Robert, has fallen in love with Callie, an assistant principal at his sons' school. He asks Jude for a divorce. She responds by trying to turn her three boys against Callie, then by slashing herself and blaming her rival and finally by drawing her 12-year-old, Kes, into a murderous plot.
Psychological ThrillerDysfunctional FamilyUnstable ProtagonistInfidelity and BetrayalMurderous PlotIntense TensionDark and DisturbingErotic TensionContemporary Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mother's Boys legally?

Mother's Boys is included with a subscription to Eternal Family and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mother's Boys worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mother's Boys rated?

RSexual contentViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, violence, and strong language.

How long is Mother's Boys?

1 h 36 min

Mother's Boys runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Mother's Boys based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mother's Boys?

Critics50
Audiences41

Not quite. Critics rate Mother's Boys higher (50) than audiences (41). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Mother's Boys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mother's Boys?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mother's Boys in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.