Mother
Seen it?2009 | 20 min | Documentary
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for the curious. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 20 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Mother compiles clips of mother figures from classic Hollywood cinema and television dramas. The figures range from the Virgin Mary and Mother Courage, to characters from Maude (1972–78), Aliens (1986), Imitation of Life (1959), and American Gangster (2007). The characters play out scenes of care, loss, emotional manipulation, abandonment, and grief. The intense relationships between mothers and daughters are especially prominent.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 212K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tracey Moffatt