Mothertime (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1997, Mothertime is a drama and tv movie film directed by Matthew Jacobs, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Adaptation of the novel by Gillian White. A drunken woman's children lock her in the sauna in an attempt to cure her of her alcoholism. The teenage daughter runs the house and tries to engineer a reunion between her parents. But the parents have been keeping secrets from their children, and nothing is as it seems.

Who’s in it. Mothertime stars Gina McKee as Caroline, Kate Maberly as Vanessa, Anthony Andrews as Robin and Imogen Stubbs as Suzie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mothertime sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mothertime page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mothertime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mothertime (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mothertime change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Mothertime worth watching?
Mothertime holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Mothertime?
Mothertime stars Gina McKee, Kate Maberly, Anthony Andrews, Imogen Stubbs and Sheila Allen.
When was Mothertime released?
Mothertime was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.