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Stage Mother

2020Movie1 h 33 minR

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A cathartic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Sex, drag and rock & roll

A conservative church-choir director moves from Texas to San Francisco to run her deceased gay son's drag club.

Feels like

  • Drag Club
  • Unexpected Inheritance
  • Clash of Cultures
  • Family Acceptance
  • Showbiz Dynamics
  • Community Building
  • Redemption Arc
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Thom Fitzgerald
Written by
Brad Hennig

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Facts

July 24, 2020 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
July 24, 2020
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
51 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Stage Mother?"

Questions about Stage Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stage Mother?

In the United States, Stage Mother streams on Prime and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Stage Mother worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Stage Mother okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Stage Mother make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Stage Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.