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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 United States
Streaming in 35 other countries

Only a Mother isn't on any streaming service in United States 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

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Is Only a Mother on Netflix?

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

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