Mama (2013)
Rescued sisters discover a chilling maternal presence from the woods still wants them in their new home.
Guillermo del Toro presents Mama, a supernatural thriller that tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their parents were killed. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.
How intense is Mama?
Mama is terrifying, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Mama feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Mama
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Mama for you?
Is Mama scary?
Yes. Mama is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Mama gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Mama sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mama OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 3, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Mama?
Mama runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Mama?
Mama is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Mama have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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