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A Mother Like Him

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A family of five orphaned children are going to be split up into different homes. What will happen if the eldest is officially made their foster parent?

DirectorBaz Taylor
WriterFrances Galleymore
ProducerAlan Shallcross

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Cast · Directed by Baz Taylor

PFPerry Fenwick
Perry Fenwick
Tommy
JB
John Baker
Dad
DJDavid John
David John
Don
MMMartin Murphy
Martin Murphy
Eddie
SSSteve Sweeney
Steve Sweeney
Jason
JB
Joanne Bell
Sharon
NLNicholas Lyndhurst
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Young PC
BFBarbara Flynn
Barbara Flynn
Jill
BP
Barry Philips
Uncle Harry
JM
Julie May
Ma Rose
JM
Julia McCarthy
Manageress of the corner shop
GM
Gillian Martell
Woman neighbour

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A Mother Like Him — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Mother Like Him?

A Mother Like Him isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is A Mother Like Him on Netflix?

No, A Mother Like Him is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is A Mother Like Him on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Mother Like Him isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch A Mother Like Him for free?

A Mother Like Him isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for A Mother Like Him?

A Mother Like Him hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 4, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.