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Mother and Child

R2h 5m2009Rodrigo García
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 64
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The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.

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PregnancyAdoptionFamily RelationshipsAdoptive MotherMother Daughter Relationship

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What is Mother and Child (2009) about?

The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.

Who stars in Mother and Child?

Mother and Child stars Naomi Watts (Elizabeth), Annette Bening (Karen), Kerry Washington (Lucy), Jimmy Smits (Paco), Samuel L. Jackson (Paul). The film was directed by Rodrigo García.

How long is Mother and Child?

Mother and Child has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated R.

Is Mother and Child worth watching?

Mother and Child holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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