All About My Mother (1999)
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All About My Mother is streaming in Spain on Netflix, Movistar Plus+.
What the audience says
All About My Mother sits near the top of Spanish films on audience ratings. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 2,125 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 101 minutes. In Spain you can stream it on Netflix, Movistar Plus+.
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of Spanish comedy, leaning drama, adults only. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 2,125 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A night when you don't need it to be for everyone
Story
Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Cast
Where to watch in Spain
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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