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Mother

(2009)
7.7 PixlRun
She'll stop at nothing.
Country South Korea
Original language Korean
Runtime 2h 09min
Premiere 2009-05-28
Box office $551,509 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Bong Joon Ho
Cinematography Hong Kyung-pyo
Editor Moon Se-kyoung
Producers Seo Woo-sik, Park Tae-joon
Production Barunson E&A · CJ Entertainment

All cast & crew

Director
Bong Joon Ho
Cinematography
Hong Kyung-pyo
Editor
Moon Se-kyoung
Producers
Seo Woo-sik, Park Tae-joon

Photos

Awards summary

45 wins & 49 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Mother?
Bong Joon Ho directed Mother in 2009.
What is the IMDb rating?
Mother has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 79,751 votes.
Where can I watch Mother?
Mother is available on Philo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
How long is Mother?
Mother has a runtime of 2h 09min (129 minutes).
How much did Mother earn at the box office?
Mother earned $551,509 worldwide.

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