Mother (2009)
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Mother is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
What the audience says
Mother has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean films never see. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 1,772 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 129 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of Korean crime with a drama streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 1,772 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bong Joon Ho
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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