Once Upon My Mother
Released just last year. Once Upon My Mother is a drama/comedy film. directed by Ken Scott.
Starring Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, and Joséphine Japy
Synopsis
In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will walk like the others and that he will have a fabulous life. From then on, Esther will do everything in her power to keep this promise. Through decades of trials and miracles of life, this film is the story of a true, funny and moving story, that of an incredible destiny and the greatest love there is: that of a mother for her child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 2025
10 months ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (206 votes)
Box Office
$12.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Leïla Bekhti
as Esther Perez
Jonathan Cohen
as Roland Perez (Adult)
Joséphine Japy
as Litzie Gozlan
Sylvie Vartan
as Sylvie Vartan
Jeanne Balibar
as Mrs. Fleury
Lionel Dray
as Maklouf Perez
Anne Le Ny
as Mrs. Vergepoche
Milo Machado-Graner
as Jacques Perez (12-17 years old)
Naïm Naji
as Roland Perez (5-7 years old)
Iliana Belkhadra
as Nicole Perez (15-20 years old)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $12,377,729
Production Companies
- Egérie Productions
- Gaumont
- Christal Films
- Amazon MGM Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon My Mother about?
In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will ...
Who directed Once Upon My Mother?
Once Upon My Mother was directed by Ken Scott.
How long is Once Upon My Mother?
Once Upon My Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Once Upon My Mother released?
Once Upon My Mother was released on March 19, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon My Mother?
The main cast of Once Upon My Mother includes Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Joséphine Japy, Sylvie Vartan, Jeanne Balibar.
Is Once Upon My Mother worth watching?
Once Upon My Mother has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 206 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.