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Only a Mother

6.819491h 32mMovieDrama

A poor woman in a Swedish farming community struggles to feed her large family and is torn by her passion for two different men.

DirectorAlf Sjöberg
WriterAlf Sjöberg
ProducerCarl Anders Dymling

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 35 other countries

Only a Mother isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Bulgaria and 31 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Alf Sjöberg

EDEva Dahlbeck
Eva Dahlbeck
Maria, aka Rya-Rya
RFRagnar Falck
Ragnar Falck
Henrik, Rya-Rya's husband
UPUlf Palme
Ulf Palme
Hammar
HBHugo Björne
Hugo Björne
Eniel
ÅFÅke Fridell
Åke Fridell
Inspector
MGMona Geijer-Falkner
Mona Geijer-Falkner
Emili
MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Nils
MKMargaretha Krook
Margaretha Krook
Berta
MPMimi Pollak
Mimi Pollak
Erika Rost
EWElsa Widborg
Elsa Widborg
Cowman's Wife
OWOlof Widgren
Olof Widgren
Rya-Rya's Father
USUlla Smidje
Ulla Smidje
Cecilia, the Sick Girl

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Only a Mother — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Only a Mother?

Only a Mother isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Only a Mother on Netflix?

No, Only a Mother is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Only a Mother on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Only a Mother isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Only a Mother for free?

Only a Mother isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.