I Remember Mama (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1948, I Remember Mama is a drama and family film directed by George Stevens, running about 134 minutes. “You'll just love...MAMA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Norwegian immigrant Marta Hanson keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband and a highly-educated lodger who reads great literature to the family every evening. Through financial crises, illnesses and the small triumphs of everyday life, Marta maintains her optimism and sense of humor, traits she passes on to her aspiring-author daughter, Katrin.
Who’s in it. I Remember Mama stars Irene Dunne as Mama, Barbara Bel Geddes as Katrin, Oskar Homolka as Uncle Chris and Philip Dorn as Papa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, I Remember Mama has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 I Remember Mama page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Remember Mama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Remember Mama (1948)?
- In US, I Remember Mama is available to stream on TCM, 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 I Remember Mama worth watching?
- I Remember Mama holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Remember Mama?
- I Remember Mama stars Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oskar Homolka, Philip Dorn and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was I Remember Mama released?
- I Remember Mama was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.