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Mama

2011Movie1 h 51 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

A mother of a boy with muscular dystrophy is diagnosed with uterine cancer. A daughter of a prima donna decides to chase her dreams, to the ire of her mother. A woman with breast cancer asks her son to find her first love.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Choi Equan
Written by
Choi Equan, Park Jeong-ye
Produced by
Um Joo-yeong, Lee Min-su, Park Jeong-ye
Music by
Jang Young-gyu

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 1, 2011 · 1 h 51 min · Drama

Released
June 1, 2011
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Casting Gag, The Voiceless, Shown Their Work +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mama?"

Questions about Mama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mama?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Mama worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Mama okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Mama plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Mama good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Mama in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Mama use?

Casting GagThe VoicelessShown Their WorkEvil-Detecting DogKnight Templar ParentCreepy ChildIdiot BallConvenient ComaDepartment of Child DisservicesPater FamilicideButterfly of Death and RebirthGreen-Eyed Monsterand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Casting Gag, The Voiceless, and Shown Their Work.