The Best Mother in the World(2025)
A Melhor Mãe do Mundo
The Best Mother in the World Synopsis
To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
The Best Mother in the World (2025) is a drama film directed by Anna Muylaert, released on August 7, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Shirley Cruz, Seu Jorge, Rihanna Barbosa and Benin Ayo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Anna Muylaert
- Writers:
- Mariana Jaspe, Grace Passô, Anna Muylaert
- Producers:
- Bianca Villar, Fernando Fraiha, Clara Ramos
- Cinematographer:
- Lílis Soares
- Composer:
- André Abujamra
- Production:
- +Galeria, Grupo Telefilms, Biônica Filmes, Telefilms
- Status:
- Released
The Best Mother in the World (2025) Trailer
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The Best Mother in the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Cruz
as Gal
Seu Jorge
as Leandro
Rihanna Barbosa
as Rihanna
Benin Ayo
as João Victor
Rejane Faria
as Munda
Luedji Luna
as Valdete
Rubens Santos
as Anivaldo
Katiuscia Canoro
as Delegada
Lourenço Mutarelli
as Reginaldo
Ayomi Domenica
as Adjane
Dexter
as Babu
- Kauezinho Rodrigues
Kauezinho Rodrigues
as Valdo
Key crew
Directed by Anna Muylaert, written by Mariana Jaspe, Grace Passô and Anna Muylaert, produced by Bianca Villar, Fernando Fraiha and Clara Ramos.
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The Best Mother in the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Best Mother in the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Best Mother in the World online?
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The Best Mother in the World (2025) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Best Mother in the World?
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The main cast of The Best Mother in the World (2025) includes Shirley Cruz, Seu Jorge, Rihanna Barbosa, Benin Ayo and Rejane Faria. The film was directed by Anna Muylaert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Best Mother in the World released?
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The Best Mother in the World was released on August 7, 2025 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Best Mother in the World worth watching?
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The Best Mother in the World (2025) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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