MOTHER (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, MOTHER is a drama film directed by Tatsushi Ōmori, running about 127 minutes. “She was the world to him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shuhei is leading a tough life. His alcoholic mother Akiko can only hook up with bad guys and order Shuhei to go get money from his disapproving grandparents instead of going to school. Except raising the little half-sister, his rock-bottom life seems to have no end.
Who’s in it. MOTHER stars Masami Nagasawa as Akiko Misumi, Daiken Okudaira as Shūhei, Sadawo Abe as Ryō Kawada and Kaho as Aya Takahashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, MOTHER has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. 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 (2020)?
- In US, MOTHER is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is MOTHER worth watching?
- MOTHER holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Masami Nagasawa, Daiken Okudaira, Sadawo Abe, Kaho and Sarutoki Minagawa.
- When was MOTHER released?
- MOTHER was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.