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Shall I Be Mother?

19831h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

Susan and Jenny are aged 13 and 14 and in care. Jenny's mother has died, Susan hasn't seen hers for years. Both influence the close, stormy relationship that develops between the two girls.

DirectorRonald Wilson
WriterPeter Ransley
ProducerAnne Head

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Cast · Directed by Ronald Wilson

EG
Eva Griffith
Jenny
CSCassie Stuart
Cassie Stuart
Susan
SG
Sheila Grant
Irene
SCSara Clee
Sara Clee
Liz
SO
Stephen Oxley
Brian
JCJason Carter
Jason Carter
Darren
PFPerry Fenwick
Perry Fenwick
Andy
JBJesse Birdsall
Jesse Birdsall
Peter
JS
Joe Searby
Joe
HNHerbert Norville
Herbert Norville
Solo
GBGary Beadle
Gary Beadle
Victor
SS
Sonya Saul
Doreen

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Shall I Be Mother? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shall I Be Mother??

Shall I Be Mother? isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Shall I Be Mother? on Netflix?

No, Shall I Be Mother? is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Shall I Be Mother? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shall I Be Mother? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Shall I Be Mother? for free?

Shall I Be Mother? isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Shall I Be Mother??

Shall I Be Mother? hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 7, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.