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The Mother (2023)

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The Mother
R
Action
Thriller

Release Date
May 12, 2023
Director
Niki Caro
Cast
Jennifer Lopez, Gael García Bernal, Joseph Fiennes, Paul Raci
Runtime
115 minutes
Main Genre
Action

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'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' & 'XO, Kitty' Rule With Love on Netflix Top 10 Chart

Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez-led action movie 'The Mother' led the English top 10 film chart.

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10 Best Netflix Original Action Movies to Watch After 'The Mother'

Netflix originals present no shortage of high-octane thrills.

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'The Mother': The Best Characters, Ranked By Likability

Out of all the new characters in the Jennifer Lopez-led action thriller, who's the best and most likable?

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10 Female-Driven Action Movies To Watch After 'The Mother'

Never underestimate these action heroines.

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Jennifer Lopez-Led 'The Mother' Shoots Past 'Glass Onion's Debut Viewership Records on Netflix

The action thriller also reached more households than the Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler-led 'Murder Mystery 2' in its debut weekend.

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‘The Mother’ Review: Jennifer Lopez Kicks Ass in Bumpy Action-Packed Revenge Movie

Though JLo is fun to watch, this Netflix film falls short of being truly great.

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'The Mother': Release Date, Epic Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far About the J.Lo Action Film

In her new action flick, Jennifer Lopez is one badass mom!

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Jennifer Lopez Is a Deadly Assassin in 'The Mother' Trailer

The movie lands on Netflix just in time for Mother's Day.

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Jennifer Lopez Is Battle Ready in First 'The Mother' Posters

Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, and Gael García Bernal will also star in the Netflix movie.

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Jennifer Lopez's Assassin Thriller 'The Mother' Sets Release Date

The film also stars Joseph Fiennes as a scar-faced villain.

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‘The Mother’ Teaser Trailer Shows Jennifer Lopez as a Deadly Assassin

Lopez shows off her range once again in the upcoming thriller set to hit Netflix next Spring.

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10 Most Anticipated Netflix Movies Coming Fall 2022

Ready for sweater season.

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Ranking Netflix's 2022 Original Movie Slate: From 'The Adam Project' to 'The Gray Man'

We've got our eye on these pending Netflix releases.

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Gael Garcia Bernal, Omari Hardwick, and Joseph Fiennes Join Netflix’s ‘The Mother’ Starring Jennifer Lopez

The assassin story is directed by 'Whale Rider's Niki Caro, and written by 'Lovecraft Country's Misha Green.

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And Now: Jennifer Lopez, Netflix Assassin

Alongside 'Mulan' director Niki Caro.

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