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Mama (2013)

“A mother's love is forever.”

6.3/10 · 4,517 votes 1h 40m pg-13 Horror

#177 of 284 films from 2013 #658 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Andy Muschietti · Written by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Neil Cross

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Overview

Guillermo del Toro presents Mama, a supernatural thriller that tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their parents were killed. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.

Cast

Jessica Chastainas Annabel
Nikolaj Coster-Waldauas Lucas Desange
Megan Charpentieras Victoria Desange
Isabelle Nélisseas Lilly Desange
Daniel Kashas Dr. Dreyfuss
Melina Matthewsas Mama (voice)
Morgan McGarryas Young Victoria
Javier Botetas Mama (body)
Jane Moffatas Jean Podolski / Mama (Voice)
David Foxas Burnsie
Dominic Cuzzocreaas Ron
Julia Chantreyas Nina
Ray Kahnertas Judge
Christopher Marrenas Cop

Facts

Release dateJanuary 17, 2013
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresHorror
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$146,428,180 (9.8× budget)
IMDbtt2023587

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Questions

How long is Mama?
Mama runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Mama worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 4,517 votes, which places it #177 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 38%) and #658 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Mama?
Mama was directed by Andy Muschietti. Other well-rated titles by the same director: It (2017), It Chapter Two (2019), The Flash (2023).
Who stars in Mama?
Jessica Chastain as Annabel; Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Lucas Desange; Megan Charpentier as Victoria Desange; Isabelle Nélisse as Lilly Desange; Daniel Kash as Dr. Dreyfuss; Melina Matthews as Mama (voice).
What is Mama rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mama?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/130202.

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