Mother (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2009, Mother is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Bong Joon-ho, running about 129 minutes. “She'll stop at nothing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Kim Hye-ja as Mother, Won Bin as Yoon Do-joon, Jin Goo as Jin-tae and Yoon Je-moon as Je-moon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Mother has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother (2009)?
- In US, Mother is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin, Jin Goo, Yoon Je-moon and Jeon Mi-seon.
- When was Mother released?
- Mother was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.