Parallel Mothers Movie (2021): Where to watch and stream online

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Parallel Mothers

2021, Movie, 2h 3min

Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, middle-aged, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.

Country: Spain,United States

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Reviews

Critic Ian Freer

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...a magic trick courtesy of Pedro Almodóvar.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Leah Greenblatt

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...one of his more overtly political movies, down to the final sobering postscript.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Almódovar delivers an emotional bundle of joy.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Xan Brooks

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Showcasing a sure-footed performance from Penélope Cruz, Parallel Mothers shapes up as a boisterous swapped-at-birth melodrama, full of mix-ups and moral quandaries, occasionally tilting towards farce.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic David Jenkins

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Femininity, pathos, generational trauma and collective memory converge in Pedro Almodóvar’s latest masterpiece.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Robbie Collin

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The great director-actress duo shine again with this flirtatious tale of a mother who fears her baby was switched with another’s.

Read full review at The Telegraph

Frequently asked questions

What is Parallel Mothers about? Toggle content

The film follows two unmarried women who become pregnant by accident and meet in a hospital room as they prepare to give birth. Despite their differences - one is middle-aged and unrepentant, the other is a teenager filled with remorse - they form an unlikely bond that will change their lives forever. As they navigate the challenges of single motherhood, they discover a deep connection that transcends their fragilities and insecurities. The film explores themes of motherhood, family, and the power of female relationships in a heartwarming and compelling way.

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You can stream Parallel Mothers on: Amazon Store Rakuten TV Sky Store

What movies are similar to Parallel Mothers? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Parallel Mothers include The Brutalist, Aftersun, Perfect Days, Vermiglio, Capernaum, Manchester by the Sea.

When was Parallel Mothers released in theaters? Toggle content

Parallel Mothers was released in theaters on January 28, 2022.

When was Parallel Mothers released for streaming? Toggle content

Parallel Mothers was released for streaming on September 23, 2022.