Mother (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, Mother is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A teenaged girl witnesses her widowed mother's attempt to sustain her family.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Masako Fukuhara, Kyōko Kagawa as Toshiko Fukuhara, Eiji Okada as Shinjiro Hirai and Akihiko Katayama as Susumu Fukuhara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother (1952)?
- In US, Mother is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Kyōko Kagawa, Eiji Okada, Akihiko Katayama and Daisuke Katō.
- When was Mother released?
- Mother was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.