My Mom Jayne

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My Mom Jayne

Released Jun 20

1h 45m

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Mariska Hargitay was three years old when her mother, Jayne Mansfield, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 34. The film follows Mariska as she seeks to know, understand, and embrace her mother for the first time. Through intimate interviews and a collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies, she grapples with her mother's public and private legacy and discovers the layers and depth of who Jayne was, not only to her audience but to those who were closest to her.

Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

Hargitay’s approach is intuitive in a really courageous way, because she’s so open to the process, to her own pain and loss.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 27, 2025

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

It is a very personal documentary, a designation that can connote the good, the not-so-bad and the distinctly uncomfortable. “My Mom Jayne” has it all, including a puzzle that Ms. Hargitay pursues throughout.

Jun 27, 2025

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Verne Gay

Newsday

Loving, at times moving, tribute but just not enough on Mansfield herself, who remains — in death as in life — elusive.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 26, 2025

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Russ Simmons

KKFI-FM (Kansas City)

“My Mom Jayne” is a well-made, involving and often touching personal profile.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 27, 2025

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Pat Mullen

POV Magazine

My Mom Jayne weaves an intensely personal family story within an exploration of Hollywood lore.

Jun 26, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

The film is most fascinating for painting a picture of Jayne Mansfield, as someone who had a certain public persona and sometimes chafed against the constraints of it.

Jun 19, 2025

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alan g

Typical narcissistic actress. It claims to be about her mom, Jayne Mansfield, but it is really about her. Mariska is the Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, gaffer, etc,. Boring movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/25/25

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Stephen C

Real footage in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring actress Mariska Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield, her late mother actress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Lauren Bromley

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Mariska Hargitay was three years old when her mother, Jayne Mansfield, tragically died in a car accident at the age of 34. The film follows Mariska as she seeks to know, understand, and embrace her mother for the first time. Through intimate interviews and a collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies, she grapples with her mother's public and private legacy and discovers the layers and depth of who Jayne was, not only to her audience but to those who were closest to her.

Director: Mariska Hargitay
Producer: Mariska Hargitay, Trish Adlesic
Distributor: Max
Production Co: HBO Documentary Films
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2025
Runtime: 1h 45m