The Mother and the Whore
Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.
Where to watch The Mother and the Whore in United States
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Where is The Mother and the Whore streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Molotov TV | Canal VOD, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Mother and the Whore
The Mother and the Whore is a 1973 French-language drama and romance film directed by Jean Eustache. The cast is led by Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Françoise Lebrun. It has a runtime of 3h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Mother and the Whore was produced by V. M. Productions, Ciné Qua Non, and Les Films du Losange and made in France. It was released on May 1, 1973.
- Director
- Jean Eustache
- Writers
- Jean Eustache
- Release date
- May 1, 1973
- OTT release
- December 22, 2025
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- V. M. Productions, Ciné Qua Non, Les Films du Losange
The Mother and the Whore cast & crew
The Mother and the Whore was directed by Jean Eustache and written by Jean Eustache.
The cast features Bernadette Lafont as Marie, Jean-Pierre Léaud as Alexandre, Françoise Lebrun as Veronika, Isabelle Weingarten as Gilberte, Jacques Renard as Alexandre's Friend, and Jean-Noël Picq as Offenbach's Fan.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Pierre Lhomme and it was produced by Pierre Cottrell and Bob Rafelson.
Is The Mother and the Whore worth watching?
The Mother and the Whore holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 200 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 39m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Mother and the Whore is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mother and the Whore
In United States, you can stream The Mother and the Whore on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 22, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Mother and the Whore
Bernadette Lafont
Marie
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Alexandre
Françoise Lebrun
Veronika
Isabelle Weingarten
Gilberte
Jacques Renard
Alexandre's Friend
Jean-Noël Picq
Offenbach's Fan
Berthe Granval
Marie's Friend
Geneviève Mnich
Veronika's Friend
Jessa Darrieux
The friend with the injured hand
Marinka Matuszewski
Jean-Claude Biette
Café Les Deux Magots' Customer (uncredited)
Pierre Cottrell
(uncredited)
The Mother and the Whore — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mother and the Whore in United States?
The Mother and the Whore is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Mother and the Whore on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Mother and the Whore is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Mother and the Whore in?
The Mother and the Whore is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mother and the Whore?
The Mother and the Whore runs 3 hours 39 minutes (219 minutes).
▸What is The Mother and the Whore rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 200 ratings.
▸When did The Mother and the Whore release on OTT?
The Mother and the Whore became available digitally on December 22, 2025.
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