Mother (2010)
Korean drama film directed by Bong Joon-ho
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 128 min
- Released
- 12 March 2010
- Language
- Korean
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Mother has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 min). In the US it is rated R. The Korean film released on 12 March 2010. It is directed by Bong Joon-ho and stars Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin and Jin Goo.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Bong Joon-ho
- Cinematography
- Hong Kyung-pyo
- Music
- Lee Byung-woo
- Written by
- Bong Joon-ho
- Production
- CJ ENM Films & Television, Barunson E&A
- Distribution
- CJ ENM Films & Television
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $17.2 million
- Awards
- Asian Film Award for Best Film; Blue Dragon Film Award for Best film
- Set in
- South Korea
- Country
- South Korea
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 12 March 2010
- First shown
- 16 May 2009 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Mother?
Mother has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes, or 128 min.
When did Mother release?
Mother released on 12 March 2010.
Who directed Mother?
Mother is directed by Bong Joon-ho.
Who is in the cast of Mother?
The cast of Mother includes Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin, Jin Goo, Yoon Je-moon, Jung Young-ki and Lee Mi-do.
How much did Mother earn at the box office?
Mother grossed $17.2 million on a budget of $5 million.
What is Mother rated in the US?
Mother is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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