Parallel Mothers
2021, Spanish. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,074 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Parallel Mothers
Parallel Mothers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 October 2021
- Original title
- Madres paralelas
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $23M
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Parallel Mothers: quick answers
Is Parallel Mothers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,074 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Parallel Mothers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Parallel Mothers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Parallel Mothers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Parallel Mothers is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Parallel Mothers on?
Parallel Mothers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Parallel Mothers?
If you liked Parallel Mothers, try Pain and Glory, The Human Voice, Julieta.
Who directed Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers (2021) was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde.