MOTHER
2020, Japanese. Directed by Tatsushi Ōmori.
She was the world to him.
Shuhei is leading a tough life. His alcoholic mother Akiko can only hook up with bad guys and order Shuhei to go get money from his disapproving grandparents instead of going to school. Except raising the little half-sister, his rock-bottom life seems to have no end.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch MOTHER
MOTHER is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Details
- Released
- 3 July 2020
- Original title
- MOTHER マザー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tatsushi Ōmori, Takehiko Minato
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What MOTHER is based on
MOTHER is based on a true story.
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MOTHER: quick answers
Is MOTHER worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is MOTHER?
MOTHER runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
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?
No age rating is listed for MOTHER yet.
Which OTT platform is MOTHER on?
MOTHER is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like MOTHER?
If you liked MOTHER, try Nobody Knows, Tokyo Twilight, Losing Isaiah.
Who directed MOTHER?
MOTHER (2020) was directed by Tatsushi Ōmori and stars Masami Nagasawa, Daiken Okudaira, Sadao Abe.
What is MOTHER based on?
MOTHER is based on a true story.