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Mother's Day

1989·Movie
1h 28min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Mother's Day fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, crime, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A young black man is arrested for a crime. Now the police and the D.A. are convinced that he is guilty, but his mother doesn't believe this and sets out to prove his innocence.
Legal DramaFamily LoyaltySocial InjusticeMaternal BondUnderdog StoryPerseveranceCrime & ConsequencesEmotional JourneyTension-Filled

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Mother's Day worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mother's Day rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Mother's Day?

1 h 28 min

Mother's Day runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is Mother's Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Mother's Day use?

Psychopathic Manchild"The Reason You Suck" SpeechMeaningful EchoAdaptational Nice GuyOff with His Head!Bound and GaggedLeft for DeadEven Evil Has StandardsDon't Go in the WoodsForeshadowingBolivian Army EndingRape and Revengeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Mother's Day, including Psychopathic Manchild, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Meaningful Echo.