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The Mother

6.020031h 52m15MovieDramaRomance

A grandmother has a passionate affair with a man half her age, who is also sleeping with her daughter.

DirectorRoger Michell
WriterHanif Kureishi
ProducersStephen Evans·Angus Finney

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Cast · Directed by Roger Michell

ARAnne Reid
Anne Reid
May
DCDaniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Darren
PVPeter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan
Toots
SMSteven Mackintosh
Steven Mackintosh
Bobby
CBCathryn Bradshaw
Cathryn Bradshaw
Paula
AWAnna Wilson-Jones
Anna Wilson-Jones
Helen
DG
Danira Gović
Au Pair
IT
Izabella Telezynska
Polish Cleaner
ODOliver Ford Davies
Oliver Ford Davies
Bruce
JC
Jonah Coombes
Estate Agent

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The Mother — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mother?

The Mother is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Mother on Netflix?

No, The Mother is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer.

Is The Mother on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Mother is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Mother for free?

The Mother is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer and Rakuten TV in United Kingdom.