Mother and Child(2009)
Overview
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.
Director
Rodrigo García
Studio
Mockingbird Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$4M
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
as Karen (age 14)
Connor Kramme
as Tom (age 14)
Eileen Ryan
as Nora
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Mockingbird Pictures • Everest Entertainment
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Where can I watch Mother and Child?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mother and Child (2009).
What is Mother and Child about?▼
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.
Who directed Mother and Child?▼
Mother and Child was directed by Rodrigo García and released in 2009. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Mother and Child?▼
Mother and Child has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Mother and Child?▼
The cast of Mother and Child includes Naomi Watts as Elizabeth, Annette Bening as Karen, Kerry Washington as Lucy, Jimmy Smits as Paco, Samuel L. Jackson as Paul and more.
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