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MOTHER

6.920202h 7mMovieDrama

Shuhei is leading a tough life. His alcoholic mother Akiko can only hook up with bad guys and order Shuhei to go get money from his disapproving grandparents instead of going to school. Except raising the little half-sister, his rock-bottom life seems to have no end.

DirectorTatsushi Ōmori
WritersTatsushi Ōmori·Takehiko Minato
ProducersJunko Sato·Mitsunobu Kawamura

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Cast · Directed by Tatsushi Ōmori

MNMasami Nagasawa
Masami Nagasawa
Akiko Misumi
DODaiken Okudaira
Daiken Okudaira
Shūhei
SASadao Abe
Sadao Abe
Ryō Kawada
KKaho
Kaho
Aya Takahashi
SMSarutoki Minagawa
Sarutoki Minagawa
Tamori Uji
TNTaiga Nakano
Taiga Nakano
Keiichi Akagawa
KTKaho Tsuchimura
Kaho Tsuchimura
Kaede Misumi
ZAZenki Aramaki
Zenki Aramaki
SOShima Onishi
Shima Onishi
HKHana Kino
Hana Kino
Masako Misumi
SG
Sho Gunji
HAHaro Asada
Haro Asada
Fuyuka

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MOTHER — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams MOTHER?

MOTHER is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is MOTHER on Netflix?

Yes — MOTHER is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is MOTHER on Amazon Prime Video?

No, MOTHER isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch MOTHER for free?

MOTHER is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is MOTHER based on a true story?

Yes — MOTHER is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).