Mother
2009, Korean. Directed by Bong Joon Ho.
She'll stop at nothing.
A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- R
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7.7/10 from 1,781 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mother
Mother is streaming on Magnolia Selects and Monsters and Nightmares in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bong Joon HoDirector
- Kim Hye-jaMother
- Won BinYoon Do-joon
- Jin GooJin-tae
- Yoon Je-moonJe-moon
- Jeon Mi-seonMi-seon
- Song Sae-byukSepak Takraw Detective
- Lee Young-sukElder at Junk Shop
- Moon Hee-raMoon Ah-jeong
- Chun Woo-heeMi-na
- Kim Byeong-soonPolice Group Leader
- Yeo Moo-yeongLawyer Kong Seok-ho
- Jung Young-kiSkinny Student
Details
- Released
- 28 May 2009
- Original title
- 마더
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Bong Joon Ho, Park Eun-kyo
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $17M
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Mother: quick answers
Is Mother worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,781 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mother?
Mother runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Mother have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mother. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mother is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mother on?
Mother is streaming on Magnolia Selects and Monsters and Nightmares in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mother?
If you liked Mother, try Changeling, Suburbicon, Too Late.
Who directed Mother?
Mother (2009) was directed by Bong Joon Ho and stars Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin, Jin Goo.