The Perfect Mother
1997, English. Directed by Peter Levin.
Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Perfect Mother is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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PlexCast & crew
- Peter LevinDirector
- Tyne DalyElanie Podaras
- Ione SkyeKathryn M. Podaras
- Louis FerreiraJohn Podaras
- Tuesday KnightCharlene Podaras
- Melanie AngelPolice Officer (uncredited)
- David CubittDan Podaras
- Gwynyth WalshJoy Pigeon
- Dee WallaceGina Mitrou
- Johnny CuthbertFrank Podaras
- Jennifer ClementSarah
- Karen Elizabeth AustinIrene
- Betty LindeTheodora
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karen Clark
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The Perfect Mother runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The Perfect Mother is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Perfect Mother?
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Who directed The Perfect Mother?
The Perfect Mother (1997) was directed by Peter Levin and stars Tyne Daly, Ione Skye, Louis Ferreira.