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The Good Mother

2023·Movie
1h 30min·R
33
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A journalist and her son's pregnant girlfriend attempt to track down those responsible for the murder of her estranged son. Together, they confront a world of drugs and corruption in the underbelly of their small city in upstate New York, where they uncover an even darker secret.
Crime ThrillerFamily TraumaSmall-Town CorruptionDrug AbuseMysteryGrief and LossCharacter-DrivenBleak AtmosphereRedemption

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Good Mother legally?

The Good Mother is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Mother worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Mother rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is The Good Mother?

1 h 30 min

The Good Mother runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good Mother?

Critics33
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate The Good Mother higher (44) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Good Mother in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Mother?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Mother in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.