Mother (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1990, Mother is a drama and history film directed by Gleb Panfilov, running about 200 minutes.
What it’s about. The social ferment in late 19th century Russia which led to the 1917 Russian Revolution is movingly portrayed in this lengthy historical drama, which is very faithful to the 1907 novel The Mother by the celebrated Marxist writer Maxim Gorky (1868-1936). In the story, "the mother" (Inna Tchourikova) has no other recourse than to watch her decent, kindly husband turn into an animalistic, drunken brute as a result of working in the inhuman conditions of a steel mill in the town of Sormovo. When he begins to express his suppressed rage by beating her, she is defended by her teenaged son Pavel (depicted Viktor Rakov as an adult, Sacha Chichonok as a boy). After his father's death, Pavel is forced to go to work in the same factory. However, Pavel and his friends begin investigating Marxism and socialist thought, and work to organize their fellow workers.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Inna Churikova as The Mother, Viktor Rakov as Pavel Vlassov, Liubomiras Laucevicius as The Father and Dmitriy Pevtsov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Mother has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Inna Churikova, Viktor Rakov, Liubomiras Laucevicius, Dmitriy Pevtsov and Aleksandr Shishonok.
- When was Mother released?
- Mother was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 200 minutes.