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Death and the Mother

6.1198810mMovieAnimationDrama

Black-and-white, etched-wood animation tale about the Grim Reaper. In a remote forest, Death in disguise calls on a woman and her baby daughter.

DirectorRuth Lingford
WriterRuth Lingford
ProducerDick Arnall

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Death and the Mother — streaming FAQ

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Is Death and the Mother on Netflix?

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Death and the Mother hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 5, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.