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Mother Knows Best (2016): Cast

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Mother Knows Best is a 2016 comedy directed by Nuno Rocha, starring Margarida Carpinteiro as Josefa 2016, Joana Pais de Brito and Miguel Monteiro. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Mother Knows Best (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Nuno Rocha
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mother Knows Best About?

The premise of Mother Knows Best without spoilers.

A family gathers to celebrate a father’s birthday, prompting shared memories centered around the late Josefa, Ana Luisa’s mother. As stories unfold, Ana Luisa reflects on her mother’s influence on their lives and contemplates alternative paths not taken. Simultaneously, a strange event opens gateways to parallel universes, presenting Ana Luisa with the chance to revisit and potentially alter the past.

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Cast & crew

Mother Knows Best Cast & Characters

Margarida Carpinteiro leads the cast as Josefa 2016, with Joana Pais de Brito as Josefa and Miguel Monteiro as Mário. Directed by Nuno Rocha; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More from Nuno Rocha

More films directed by Nuno Rocha: Vicky and Sam, Momentos and 3x3.

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Mother Knows Best Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “A Mãe É Que Sabe” and “Мама знае най-добре”.

Also known as
  • A Mãe É Que Sabe
  • Мама знае най-добре

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FAQ

Mother Knows Best FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mother Knows Best, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mother Knows Best?

Mother Knows Best runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Mother Knows Best released?

Mother Knows Best was released on December 8, 2016.

Who directed Mother Knows Best?

Mother Knows Best was directed by Nuno Rocha.

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Who is in the cast of Mother Knows Best?

Mother Knows Best stars Margarida Carpinteiro as Josefa 2016, Joana Pais de Brito as Josefa and Miguel Monteiro as Mário, among 16 credited actors.

Does Mother Knows Best have a post-credit scene?

No. Mother Knows Best has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mother Knows Best in?

The original language of Mother Knows Best is Portuguese.

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