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Mother's Elling

5.820031h 18mMovieComedyDrama

Elling has lived with his mother all his life. Mom is the practical one, while Elling ponders the more theoretical aspects of life. He spends his time in their apartment reading books and looking at the neighbours through the living room…

DirectorEva Isaksen
WriterAxel Hellstenius
ProducerDag Alveberg

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Cast · Directed by Eva Isaksen

PEPer Christian Ellefsen
Per Christian Ellefsen
Elling
GN
Grete Nordrå
Mor
HRHelge Reiss
Helge Reiss
Bugge-Høvik
CB
Christin Borge
Mag
PSPer Schaanning
Per Schaanning
Georg
LM
Lena Meieran
Grete Iversen
ATAne Dahl Torp
Ane Dahl Torp
Flyvertinne
EBErland Bakker
Erland Bakker
Sikkerhetsvakt
HSHenriette Steenstrup
Henriette Steenstrup
Ung Mor
TP
Torbjørn Paulsen
Elling som liten
ÀA
Àngels Aymar
Hore 1
PM
Pape Monsoriu
Hore 2

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Mother's Elling — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mother's Elling?

Mother's Elling is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom.

Is Mother's Elling on Netflix?

Yes — Mother's Elling is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Mother's Elling on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Mother's Elling for free?

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

Is there a sequel to Mother's Elling?

Yes — Mother's Elling is followed by Love Me Tomorrow (2005) in the Elling Collection.

Is there a prequel to Mother's Elling?

Yes — Elling (2001) comes before Mother's Elling in the Elling Collection.

Is Mother's Elling part of a trilogy?

Yes — Mother's Elling is part of a trilogy, alongside Elling (2001) and Love Me Tomorrow (2005).

How many movies are in the Elling Collection?

There are 3 films in the Elling Collection: Elling (2001), Mother's Elling (2003) and Love Me Tomorrow (2005).