

The Mother
2003, English. Directed by Roger Michell.
A grandmother has a passionate affair with a man half her age, who is also sleeping with her daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Mother
The Mother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 2003.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 November 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Hanif Kureishi
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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The Mother: quick answers
Is The Mother worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mother?
The Mother runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Mother have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mother. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mother is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mother on?
The Mother isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mother?
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Who directed The Mother?
The Mother (2003) was directed by Roger Michell and stars Anne Reid, Daniel Craig, Peter Vaughan.