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All About My Mother (1999)

“Part of every woman is a mother/actress/saint/sinner. And part of every man is a woman.”

7.6/10 · 2,116 votes 1h 41m r ComedyDrama

#13 of 105 films from 1999 #214 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · Written by Pedro Almodóvar

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Overview

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.

Cast

Cecilia Rothas Manuela
Marisa Paredesas Huma Rojo
Candela Peñaas Nina
Antonia San Juanas Agrado
Penélope Cruzas Rosa
Rosa María Sardàas Rosa's Mother
Fernando Fernán Gómezas Rosa's Father
Fernando Guillénas Doctor in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
Toni Cantóas Lola
Eloy Azorínas Esteban
Carlos Lozanoas Mario
Manuel Morónas Doctor 1
José Luis Torrijoas Doctor 2
Juan José Oteguias Gynecologist

Facts

Release dateApril 16, 1999
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 1999 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama
Original titleTodo sobre mi madre
LanguageES
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$67,958,231 (13.6× budget)
IMDbtt0185125

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Questions

How long is All About My Mother?
All About My Mother runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is All About My Mother worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 2,116 votes, which places it #13 of 105 films released in 1999 in this index (top 89%) and #214 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed All About My Mother?
All About My Mother was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Talk to Her (2002), Volver (2006), The Skin I Live In (2011).
Who stars in All About My Mother?
Cecilia Roth as Manuela; Marisa Paredes as Huma Rojo; Candela Peña as Nina; Antonia San Juan as Agrado; Penélope Cruz as Rosa; Rosa María Sardà as Rosa's Mother.
What is All About My Mother rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for All About My Mother?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26755.

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