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My Mom Is a Character (2013)

“And you still thought that mothers were all the same.”

7.7/10 · 685 votes 1h 24m Comedy

#24 of 284 films from 2013 #178 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by André Pellenz · Written by Paulo Gustavo, Rafael Dragaud, Fil Braz

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Overview

After another spat with her kids, Dona Hermínia decides to take some time off from them and hides away in her aunt's house, where she reminisces about her kids in an age when they still needed her.

Cast

Paulo Gustavoas Dona Hermínia
Mariana Xavieras Marcelina
Rodrigo Pandolfoas Juliano
Herson Caprias Carlos Alberto
Alexandra Richteras Iesa
Suely Francoas Tia Zélia
Ingrid Guimarãesas Soraya
Samantha Schmützas Waldeia
Mônica Martellias Mônica
Malu Valleas Dona Lourdes
Jefferson Schroederas André Luiz
Bruno Bebiannoas Garib
Renata Riccias Andrea
Gabriel Galvãoas André Luiz criança

Facts

Release dateJune 21, 2013
Runtime84 min (1h 24m) — shorter as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresComedy
Original titleMinha Mãe é uma Peça: O Filme
LanguagePT
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$20,552,094 (10.3× budget)
IMDbtt2464018

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Questions

How long is My Mom Is a Character?
My Mom Is a Character runs 84 minutes (1h 24m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is My Mom Is a Character worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 685 votes, which places it #24 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 92%) and #178 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed My Mom Is a Character?
My Mom Is a Character was directed by André Pellenz.
Who stars in My Mom Is a Character?
Paulo Gustavo as Dona Hermínia; Mariana Xavier as Marcelina; Rodrigo Pandolfo as Juliano; Herson Capri as Carlos Alberto; Alexandra Richter as Iesa; Suely Franco as Tia Zélia.
Where can I watch the trailer for My Mom Is a Character?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/174502.

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