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Dear Mama

2023Show1 season5 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic788.3Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

A deeply moving, nostalgic documentary series about a real life story and family, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E2 "Changes" 9.0

Episodes

8.9

Story

There is no stronger love.

Explore the history of activist Afeni Shakur and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, two voices that could not be silenced. Told through the eyes of the people who knew them best, this series is an intimate wide-angle portrait of the most inspiring and dangerous mother-son duo in American history, whose unified message of freedom, equality, persecution and justice are more relevant today than ever.

Feels like

  • Intimate Biographical Portrait
  • Hip-Hop Legacy
  • Black Radical Tradition
  • Mother-Son Bond
  • Social Justice Commentary
  • Archival Documentary
  • Emotional & Poignant
  • Cultural History
  • Systemic Oppression Narrative

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Allen Hughes
Written by
Allen Hughes, Lasse Järvi
Produced by
Joshua Garcia, Loren Gomez, Stef Smith
Music by
Claudia Sarne, Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross

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Facts

April 21, 2023 · May 12, 2023 · Ended

First aired
April 21, 2023
Last aired
May 12, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dear Mama?"

Questions about Dear Mama

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Where can I stream Dear Mama?

Hulu

In the United States, Dear Mama streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Dear Mama worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 78).

Is Dear Mama okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Dear Mama?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Is Dear Mama plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.