Once Upon My Mother
2025, French. Directed by Ken Scott.
In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will walk like the others and that he will have a fabulous life. From then on, Esther will do everything in her power to keep this promise. Through decades of trials and miracles of life, this film is the story of a true, funny and moving story, that of an incredible destiny and the greatest love there is: that of a mother for her child.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 283 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Once Upon My Mother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 2025.
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Cast & crew
- Ken ScottDirector
- Leïla BekhtiEsther Perez
- Jonathan CohenRoland Perez (Adult)
- Joséphine JapyLitzie Gozlan
- Sylvie VartanSylvie Vartan
- Jeanne BalibarMrs. Fleury
- Lionel DrayMaklouf Perez
- Anne Le NyMrs. Vergepoche
- Milo Machado-GranerJacques Perez (12-17 years old)
- Naïm NajiRoland Perez (5-7 years old)
- Iliana BelkhadraNicole Perez (15-20 years old)
- Naël RabiaEdmond Perez (14-19 years old)
- Luc SitbonHarold (16-17 years old)
Details
- Released
- 19 March 2025
- Original title
- Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan
- Country
- France, Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Ken Scott
- Box office
- $12M
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Once Upon My Mother: quick answers
Is Once Upon My Mother worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 283 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Once Upon My Mother?
Once Upon My Mother runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Once Upon My Mother have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Once Upon My Mother. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Once Upon My Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Once Upon My Mother yet.
Which OTT platform is Once Upon My Mother on?
Once Upon My Mother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 March 2025. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon My Mother?
If you liked Once Upon My Mother, try Gifted, The Intouchables, Patch Adams.
Who directed Once Upon My Mother?
Once Upon My Mother (2025) was directed by Ken Scott and stars Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Joséphine Japy.