Mother India (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1957, Mother India is a drama and music film directed by Mehboob Khan, running about 172 minutes. “Showing the path is easy, but walking it is hard.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.
Who’s in it. Mother India stars Nargis as Radha, Sunil Dutt as Birju, Rajendra Kumar as Ramu and Raaj Kumar as Shamu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Mother India has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel 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 India page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother India tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother India (1957)?
- In US, Mother India is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, 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 India worth watching?
- Mother India holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother India?
- Mother India stars Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar and Kanhaiyalal.
- When was Mother India released?
- Mother India was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 172 minutes.