Mother and Child(2009)
Mother and Child Synopsis
The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
Mother and Child (2009) is a drama and romance film directed by Rodrigo García, released on November 7, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington and Jimmy Smits. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 167 ratings.
- Director:
- Rodrigo García
- Writers:
- Rodrigo García
- Producers:
- Julie Lynn, Lisa Maria Falcone
- Cinematographer:
- Xavier Grobet
- Production:
- Mockingbird Pictures, Everest Entertainment
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Mother and Child (2009) Trailer
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Mother and Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naomi Watts
as Elizabeth
Annette Bening
as Karen
Kerry Washington
as Lucy
Jimmy Smits
as Paco
Samuel L. Jackson
as Paul
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Ada
Cherry Jones
as Sister Joanne
Elpidia Carrillo
as Sofia
Shareeka Epps
as Ray
- Alexandria M. Salling
Alexandria M. Salling
as Karen (age 14)
- Connor Kramme
Connor Kramme
as Tom (age 14)
Eileen Ryan
as Nora
Key crew
Directed by Rodrigo García, written by Rodrigo García, produced by Julie Lynn and Lisa Maria Falcone.
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Mother and Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 167 ratings.
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Mother and Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother and Child online?
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Mother and Child (2009) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mother and Child?
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The main cast of Mother and Child (2009) includes Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Smits and Samuel L. Jackson. The film was directed by Rodrigo García. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother and Child released?
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Mother and Child was released on November 7, 2009 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Mother and Child worth watching?
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Mother and Child (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 167 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mother and Child?
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Yes. The official Mother and Child trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.