Where to watch Mother in the US

Name: Mother
Genre: Drama
Released: 1952-06-12
Cast: Kinuyo Tanaka, Kyōko Kagawa, Eiji Okada, Akihiko Katayama, Daisuke Katō

Mother (1952) is streaming in the US on Criterion Channel, included with a subscription.

Checked November 7, 2026. Streaming included with a subscription only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: Movie
Year: 1952
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 38m
Original language: Japanese
Director: Mikio Naruse
Starring: Kinuyo Tanaka, Kyōko Kagawa, Eiji Okada, Akihiko Katayama and Daisuke Katō
IMDb: 7.5/10 (891 votes)

Frequently asked questions about Mother

Is Mother on Netflix?

No, Mother isn't on Netflix in the US right now. You can watch it on Criterion Channel.

Is Mother on Hulu?

No, Mother isn't on Hulu in the US right now. You can watch it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Mother?

Mother is 98 minutes long (1 hour and 38 minutes).

Who is in the cast of Mother?

The cast includes Kinuyo Tanaka, Kyōko Kagawa, Eiji Okada, Akihiko Katayama and Daisuke Katō.