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A , romance movie: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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It can take a lifetime to feel alive.
A grandmother has a passionate affair with a man half her age, who is also sleeping with her daughter.
Controversial RelationshipMature ThemesCharacter-DrivenMelancholy AtmosphereIntense DramaPsychological DepthBritish CinemaStrong Performances
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Is The Mother worth watching?
61
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Mother rated?
RSexual contentStrong language
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.
How long is The Mother?
1 h 52 min
The Mother runs 1 h 52 min.
Will The Mother make me laugh?
A touch
Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly cringe comedy.
Is The Mother plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch The Mother?
Easy watchDemanding
Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.
Is The Mother good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. Romance is a big part of it.
Will The Mother scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching The Mother?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Mother?
Critics76
Audiences66
Not quite. Critics rate The Mother higher (76) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
Was The Mother a box office hit?
Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million
No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.
What language is The Mother in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
In how many countries can I watch The Mother?
3
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mother in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does The Mother use?
After-Action Patch-UpAll Animals Are DogsBig Bad DuumvirateEveryone Has StandardsNo Name GivenTwo-FacedMama's Baby, Papa's MaybeFrom Camouflage to CriminalBig "NO!"Chekhov's GunWe Do Not Know Each OtherWater Tortureand 6 more
TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Mother, including After-Action Patch-Up, All Animals Are Dogs, Big Bad Duumvirate.