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I Killed My Mother (2009)

“Sons forget their mothers can die.”

7.4/10 · 1,180 votes 1h 40m nr Drama

#37 of 242 films from 2009 #1043 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Xavier Dolan · Written by Xavier Dolan

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Overview

Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the banks of Saint Lawrence river, where he grew up, and where a murder will be committed: the murder of childhood.

Cast

Xavier Dolanas Hubert Minel
Anne Dorvalas Chantale Lemming
François Arnaudas Antonin Rimbaud
Suzanne Clémentas Julie Cloutier
Patricia Tulasneas Hélène Rimbaud
Niels Schneideras Eric
Monique Spazianias Denise
Pierre Chagnonas Richard Minel
Justin Caronas Young Hubert
Benoît Gouinas Boarding School Principal
Johanne-Marie Tremblayas Boarding School Teacher
Hugolin Chevretteas Student Fighter #1
Francis Ducharmeas Student Fighter #2
Pascale Audreyas Art Professor

Facts

Release dateJune 5, 2009
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresDrama
Original titleJ'ai tué ma mère
LanguageFR
IMDbtt1424797

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Questions

How long is I Killed My Mother?
I Killed My Mother runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is I Killed My Mother worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,180 votes, which places it #37 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 85%) and #1043 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed I Killed My Mother?
I Killed My Mother was directed by Xavier Dolan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mommy (2014), Laurence Anyways (2012), It's Only the End of the World (2016).
Who stars in I Killed My Mother?
Xavier Dolan as Hubert Minel; Anne Dorval as Chantale Lemming; François Arnaud as Antonin Rimbaud; Suzanne Clément as Julie Cloutier; Patricia Tulasne as Hélène Rimbaud; Niels Schneider as Eric.
What is I Killed My Mother rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for I Killed My Mother?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60916.

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