Best Mom

2018·Movie
1h 23min
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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Best Mom fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Writer mom desperately wishing to connect with her precocious daughter joins an unscripted Improv class to learn the art of listening and playing. She discovers that both Improv and motherhood are failure based art forms.
Heartwarming DramaMother-Daughter StorySelf-DiscoveryLight ComedyRelatable ParentingEmotional GrowthCharacter StudyFeel-GoodContemporary Life

Crew

Directed by:
Kuang Lee
Written by:
Meg Weidner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Best Mom legally?

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

Best Mom is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. 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 Best Mom worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Best Mom?

1 h 23 min

Best Mom runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Best Mom in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Best Mom?

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