The Best Mother in the World
2025, Portuguese. Directed by Anna Muylaert.
To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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The Best Mother in the World is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 7 August 2025
- Original title
- A Melhor Mãe do Mundo
- Country
- Brazil, Argentina
- Written by
- Mariana Jaspe, Grace Passô, Anna Muylaert
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How long is The Best Mother in the World?
The Best Mother in the World runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Which OTT platform is The Best Mother in the World on?
The Best Mother in the World is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Best Mother in the World?
If you liked The Best Mother in the World, try A Mouthful of Air, Mothers' Instinct, Night Always Comes.
Who directed The Best Mother in the World?
The Best Mother in the World (2025) was directed by Anna Muylaert and stars Shirley Cruz, Seu Jorge, Rihanna Barbosa.