# Where to watch Mother (1988) in the UK

> Mother (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 76 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T03:49:55.787Z)  

## Synopsis

From the point-of-view of the children, "Mother" tells the story of the most unappreciated, loving and giving mother, who would sacrifice her own life, and sometimes the life of others, for her loved ones. In the autumn of 1955, a family of five children is living in the Tohoku area. In order to take care of her paralysed husband, the mother has to sacrifice her five children by giving them away. The children has to suffer all the loneliness and hardships that this decision has brought them. 15 years have passed, all five of them have got married. Now, they come to understand that their mother's love for them was the greatest love of all.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Mother in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Mother in the UK?**

Mother (1988) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Mother on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Mother is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/378001/mother-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/nxWJOjbStMMdFJepBzjMsQ8nkHV.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/378001/mother-1988.json

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