Mother Mary (2026)
Kernel Score: 66% · 76 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Music, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2026-04-16
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Mother Mary
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-29.
Overview
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.
Mother Mary parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Mother Mary is an R-rated psychosexual thriller involving betrayal and intense drama between a pop star and her former friend.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Described as intense and psychosexual with supernatural elements, per reviews and its R rating.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — The R rating and 'psychosexual' keyword indicate sexual content and tension are present.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
David Lowery
Cast
- Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary
- Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm
- Hunter Schafer as Hilda
- FKA twigs as Imogen
- Sian Clifford as Jade
- Kaia Gerber as Nikki
- Alba Baptista as Miel Contrera
- Atheena Frizzell as Emily
- Jessica Brown Findlay as Tessa
- Isaura Barbé-Brown as Kyla
Mother Mary FAQ
Is Mother Mary good?
Mother Mary has a 66% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 76 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mother Mary?
In the US you can stream Mother Mary on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Mother Mary OK for kids?
Mother Mary is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Mother Mary is an R-rated psychosexual thriller involving betrayal and intense drama between a pop star and her former friend.
What movies are like Mother Mary?
If you liked Mother Mary, try The Doors, Crossroads, Promising Young Woman and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.