

I Killed My Mother
“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.
Where to watch I Killed My Mother in United States
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Where is I Killed My Mother streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | — |
| Canada | Crave, iciTouTV, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Sooner, filmfriend | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra 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
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.
How and where to watch I Killed My Mother
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Cast of I Killed My Mother

Anne Dorval
Chantale Lemming

Xavier Dolan
Hubert Minel

François Arnaud
Antonin Rimbaud

Suzanne Clément
Julie Cloutier

Patricia Tulasne
Hélène Rimbaud

Niels Schneider
Eric

Monique Spaziani
Denise

Pierre Chagnon
Richard Minel
Justin Caron
Young Hubert

Benoît Gouin
Boarding School Principal

Johanne-Marie Tremblay
Boarding School Teacher

Hugolin Chevrette
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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.











