IMDb 6.6 2017 HD

mother!

mother!

2017
Drama Horror
121 min R USA
6.962 / 10
6.6 IMDB

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Darren Aronofsky / Shanna Roberts Salée / Martin Doepner / Ariane Collman / Sinan Saber / Joey Coughlin / Lorette Leblanc / Michael Lerman
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence / Javier Bardem / Ed Harris / Michelle Pfeiffer / Brian Gleeson / Domhnall Gleeson / Jovan Adepo / Amanda Chiu

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intense unsettling thought-provoking disturbing allegorical demanding powerful divisive overwhelming challenging artistic claustrophobic

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 14, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'mother!' is an undeniably ambitious film, but its execution feels heavy-handed and ultimately alienating. Jennifer Lawrence is tasked with carrying an immense emotional burden, and while she’s capable, the narrative’s relentless descent into extremity often overshadows any nuanced…

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Liam Gallagher
Apr 14, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Prepare yourself for an experience unlike any other with 'mother!'. Aronofsky crafts a masterclass in escalating dread, using a seemingly simple premise to explore profound and disturbing themes. Jennifer Lawrence is phenomenal, conveying a world of emotion through…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that divides opinion, and 'mother!' is no exception. Jennifer Lawrence gives a committed performance, but the relentless, almost suffocating, build-up of events can feel more manipulative than meaningful. The film’s allegorical intentions are heavy-handed,…

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Marcus Bell
Apr 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'mother!' is a visceral and challenging piece of filmmaking that lingers long after the credits roll. Jennifer Lawrence anchors the film with a compelling portrayal of a woman pushed to her absolute limits. Javier Bardem’s presence is equally…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Darren Aronofsky’s 'mother!' is an audacious, often overwhelming, cinematic statement. Jennifer Lawrence delivers a performance of raw vulnerability as a woman whose life and home are systematically invaded. The film’s descent into chaos is both gripping and disturbing,…

FAQs

While 'mother!' shares certain unsettling qualities with horror cinema, it transcends simple genre classification. Its intensity and disturbing elements are used to explore psychological and symbolic territory rather than relying on conventional scares. The film creates a pervasive sense of dread and unease that can be deeply unsettling, but its focus is more on thematic allegory and emotional turmoil.