Mother's Day movie poster

Mother's Day

August 27, 1948 0h 22m 6.0/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1948. Mother's Day is a drama film. directed by James Broughton. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Marion Cunningham, Donald Pidgeon, and Hal Goldman

Synopsis

Accepting the potentialities of the medium to manipulate both time and space, Broughton brings past and present head-on as he regards with adult feelings his childhood family and friends. Grown-ups romp like children, and by their magnified infantilism playfully underscore such basic traits as sadism, sensuality, arid egocentricity. (Melbourne International Film Festival)

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 27, 1948 77 years ago
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Runtime 0h 22m 22 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (13 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Farallone Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother's Day about?

Accepting the potentialities of the medium to manipulate both time and space, Broughton brings past and present head-on as he regards with adult feelings his childhood family and friends. Grown-ups...

Who directed Mother's Day?

Mother's Day was directed by James Broughton.

How long is Mother's Day?

Mother's Day has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).

When was Mother's Day released?

Mother's Day was released on August 27, 1948 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mother's Day?

The main cast of Mother's Day includes Marion Cunningham, Donald Pidgeon, Hal Goldman, Donald Nelson, Betty Lee Balder.