In the midst of assassin chases and adamant assailants, the pair must protect each other to survive. In the process the daughter learns exactly why her mother gave her up in the first place. Drawn out of hiding to protect the thing she loves most, the mother makes a return to her daughter’s life to defend her from danger.
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The Mother is a thriller action movie directed by Niki Caro and distributed by Netflix. Caro is responsible for the hugely acclaimed 2002 movie Whale Rider and more recently the live-action adaptation of Mulan. The story for the movie was created by Misha Green who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Andrea Berloff and Peter Craig. Known for work on big-budget action movies, Ben Seresin is the cinematographer for this pulsating action adventure.
Leading the cast is American national icon, musician, dancer, and actress Jennifer Lopez who plays the titular assassin turned protector. Her daughter is portrayed by Lucy Paez with Joseph Fiennes stepping into a villainous role. Acclaimed actor Gael Garcia Bernal stars alongside Omari Hardwick both of whom will be crossing paths with the maternal markswoman at the heart of the story. The Mother was released on Netflix on May 12th, 2023.
February 1, 2021
Jennifer Lopez is confirmed to be starring in and producing a new action movie directed by Niki Caro and produced by Netflix. (Source: Deadline)
September 22, 2021
Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Gael Garcia Bernal, Paul Raci and Lucy Paez all joined the cast. (Source: Variety)
October 4, 2021
Filming for The Mother began in Vancouver. (Source: Deadline)
September 24, 2022
The first teaser trailer is released depicting Jennifer Lopez as an assassin on the run. (Source: Collider)
January 18, 2023
Netflix announced that the movie will release on May 12, 2023. (Source: Collider)
April 11, 2023
Jennifer Lopez is out for revenge in the action-packed new trailer for the movie. (Source: Variety)
May 12, 2023
The Mother was released on Netflix. (Source: Netflix)
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