All About My Mother
"Part of every woman is a mother/actress/saint/sinner. And part of every man is a woman."
Originally released in 1999. All About My Mother is a comedy/drama film. directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Starring Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, and Candela Peña
Synopsis
Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (2,006 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$68M
13.6x return
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $67,958,231
Production Companies
- El Deseo
- Renn Productions
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All About My Mother about?
Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an ou...
Who directed All About My Mother?
All About My Mother was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
How long is All About My Mother?
All About My Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was All About My Mother released?
All About My Mother was released on April 16, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in All About My Mother?
The main cast of All About My Mother includes Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Candela Peña, Antonia San Juan, Penélope Cruz.
Is All About My Mother worth watching?
All About My Mother has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 2,006 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.