I Killed My Mother
2009, French. Directed by Xavier Dolan.
Sons forget their mothers can die.
Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the banks of Saint Lawrence river, where he grew up, and where a murder will be committed: the murder of childhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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- Xavier DolanDirector
- Anne DorvalChantale Lemming
- Xavier DolanHubert Minel
- François ArnaudAntonin Rimbaud
- Suzanne ClémentJulie Cloutier
- Patricia TulasneHélène Rimbaud
- Niels SchneiderEric
- Monique SpazianiDenise
- Pierre ChagnonRichard Minel
- Justin CaronYoung Hubert
- Benoît GouinBoarding School Principal
- Johanne-Marie TremblayBoarding School Teacher
- Hugolin ChevretteStudent Fighter #1
Details
- Released
- 5 June 2009
- Original title
- J'ai tué ma mère
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Xavier Dolan
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I Killed My Mother: quick answers
Is I Killed My Mother worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Killed My Mother?
I Killed My Mother runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does I Killed My Mother have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Killed My Mother. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Killed My Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Killed My Mother is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Killed My Mother on?
I Killed My Mother isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Killed My Mother?
If you liked I Killed My Mother, try A Taste of Honey, Prayers for Bobby, Giant Little Ones.
Who directed I Killed My Mother?
I Killed My Mother (2009) was directed by Xavier Dolan and stars Anne Dorval, Xavier Dolan, François Arnaud.