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I Killed My Mother

2009·Movie·NR·96 min·7.4(1,165)

Sons forget their mothers can die.

Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the banks of Saint Lawrence river, where he grew up, and where a murder will be committed: the murder of childhood.

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Where is I Killed My Mother streaming around the world?

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United StatesKanopy, Hoopla
CanadaCrave, iciTouTV, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Fetch TV
GermanySooner, filmfriendApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceSooner, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR PlayApple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek
SpainAcontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon ChannelAcontra Plus

About I Killed My Mother

I Killed My Mother is a 2009 French-language drama film directed by Xavier Dolan. The cast is led by Anne Dorval, Xavier Dolan, François Arnaud. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.

I Killed My Mother was produced by Mifilifilms and made in Canada. It was released on June 5, 2009, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Xavier Dolan
Writers
Xavier Dolan
Release date
June 5, 2009
Original language
French
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
Canada
Production
Mifilifilms
#parent child relationship#boarding school#coming of age#male homosexuality#relationship#overbearing mother#single mother#argument#lgbt#lgbt teen#semi autobiographical#mother son relationship#gay theme#french canadian

I Killed My Mother cast & crew

I Killed My Mother was directed by Xavier Dolan and written by Xavier Dolan.

The cast features Anne Dorval as Chantale Lemming, Xavier Dolan as Hubert Minel, François Arnaud as Antonin Rimbaud, Suzanne Clément as Julie Cloutier, Patricia Tulasne as Hélène Rimbaud, and Niels Schneider as Eric.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicholas Savard-L'Herbier, cinematography is by Stéphanie Weber Biron, and it was produced by Xavier Dolan and Daniel Morin.

Is I Killed My Mother worth watching?

I Killed My Mother holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,165 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, I Killed My Mother is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of I Killed My Mother

Anne Dorval

Anne Dorval

Chantale Lemming

Xavier Dolan

Xavier Dolan

Hubert Minel

François Arnaud

François Arnaud

Antonin Rimbaud

Suzanne Clément

Suzanne Clément

Julie Cloutier

Patricia Tulasne

Patricia Tulasne

Hélène Rimbaud

Niels Schneider

Niels Schneider

Eric

Monique Spaziani

Monique Spaziani

Denise

Pierre Chagnon

Pierre Chagnon

Richard Minel

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Justin Caron

Young Hubert

Benoît Gouin

Benoît Gouin

Boarding School Principal

Johanne-Marie Tremblay

Johanne-Marie Tremblay

Boarding School Teacher

Hugolin Chevrette

Hugolin Chevrette

Student Fighter #1

I Killed My Mother — FAQs

Where can I watch I Killed My Mother in United States?

I Killed My Mother is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is I Killed My Mother on Kanopy?

Yes — I Killed My Mother is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is I Killed My Mother in?

I Killed My Mother is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is I Killed My Mother?

I Killed My Mother runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).

What is I Killed My Mother rated?

I Killed My Mother is rated NR. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,165 ratings.

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