Parallel Mothers

R

Released Dec 24, 2021

2 hr. 3 min.

Drama

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Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn't regret it and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized. Janis tries to encourage her while they move like sleepwalkers along the hospital corridors. The few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two, which by chance develops and complicates, and changes their lives in a decisive way.

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Critics Consensus

A brilliant forum for Penélope Cruz's talent, Parallel Mothers reaffirms the familiar pleasures of Almodóvar's filmmaking while proving he's still capable of growth.

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Dr. Marissa

A wonderfully complex and interesting film The war portions were sad especially with what is going on right now with Ukraine Its obvious that we have not learned how to be humanKIND yet

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/01/22

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tristan1958

Stunningly, unforgettably good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/22

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Howard M

Interesting movie. However, it was several movies. Also, it was a feminine movie. There were sections only a female person would appreciate.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/21/22

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Guilhermdico

This suspenseful 2-hour film by Pedro Almodvar held my attention the entire time. It artfully tied together a sordid period of Spanish history with the contemporary use of DNA to solve both crimes and questions of paternity. As one who has deciphered complex genealogical issues using both autosomal and Y-DNA, I found this movie to be both interesting and compelling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/22

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Vincent Artemio E

Superb performances and art direction.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/13/22

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Zyad H

One of the least intense Almodovar movies I've seen, but still has many of the hallmarks. Definitely appreciated the historical / political elements included, as the topic of memory is not always explored with such emotional depth

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/22

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Pedro Almodóvar

Director

Penélope Cruz

Janis

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Teresa

Milena Smit

Ana

Israel Elejalde

Arturo

Julieta Serrano

Brígida

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

Cruz may not be the favorite in the Best Actress race, but her performance in Pedro Almodóvar’s film is, well, unparalleled.

Mar 23, 2022

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Barry Hertz

Globe and Mail

I was both fairly sure what Parallel Mothers might be, and eager to be surprised. Thankfully, Almodóvar delivers on both fronts – as Almodóvar should almost always be entrusted to do.

Feb 8, 2022

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David Stratton

The Australian

If you're already a fan of Almodovar's work this is essential viewing; if you haven't been introduced to his very special world before, Parallel Mothers will be a great place to start.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 1, 2022

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Amy Smith

InSession Film

Take a seat and let the story captivate you from the first words to the very last frame.

Mar 1, 2024

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

This is Almodóvar at his most political and romantic, an absolute treat for all of the senses.

Feb 24, 2024

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

This marks the 7th film Cruz and Almodóvar have made together, and you can see how well they understand each other as artists.

Feb 13, 2024

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Synopsis

Two women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn't regret it and she is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatized. Janis tries to encourage her while they move like sleepwalkers along the hospital corridors. The few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two, which by chance develops and complicates, and changes their lives in a decisive way.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Executive Producer: Esther García
Screenwriter: Pedro Almodóvar
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Sony Pictures Entertainment, El Deseo, Remotamente Films, Radio Televisión Española
Rating: R (Some Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish (Spain)
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 24, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.3M
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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