mother! (2017)
Uninvited guests unravel a couple's tranquil home life in a surreal, darkly comic, and bleak drama.
A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.
How intense is mother!?
mother! is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What mother! feels like
- Tone
- surrealbleakdarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream mother!
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is mother! for you?
Is mother! scary?
Yes, properly. mother! is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is mother! gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is mother! sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is mother! OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is mother!?
mother! runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream mother!?
mother! is streaming on MGM+.
Does mother! have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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