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ma ma (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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ma ma is a 2016 drama directed by Julio Medem, starring Luis Tosar, Penélope Cruz and Asier Etxeandia. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
worldwide gross
$1.4M
Metascore
31
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ma ma (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Julio Medem
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is ma ma About?

The premise of ma ma without spoilers.

Facing a life-altering diagnosis, Magda finds an unexpected connection at a soccer match. Her warmth and vitality captivate talent scout Arturo, presenting her with new possibilities and a chance to redefine herself. As she navigates this unexpected spark, Magda must confront her priorities and embrace a future full of uncertainty and newfound hope.

ma ma Themes & Keywords

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  • breast cancer
  • death in childbirth
  • video message
  • baby
  • death of protagonist
  • framed photograph
  • doctor
  • doctor patient relationship
  • dying from cancer
  • imaginary character
  • ultrasound
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
+38 more
  • pregnant woman
  • hugging
  • widower
  • siberia
  • cancer treatment
  • mastectomy
  • wig
  • terminal cancer
  • hospital visit
  • sports scout
  • absent father
  • loss of daughter
  • written by director
  • female protagonist
  • strong female lead
  • strong female character
  • friendship
  • terminal illness
  • breast exam
  • breast removal
  • death of mother
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • uncircumcised penis
  • male full frontal nudity
  • extra long penis
  • large penis
  • big penis
  • penis
  • cell phone video
  • inscribed ring
  • operating room
  • swimming in the sea
  • ring
  • cell phone
  • bikini
  • dying woman
  • living together
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Cast & crew

ma ma Cast

Luis Tosar leads the cast, with Penélope Cruz and Asier Etxeandia. Directed by Julio Medem; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Julio Medem

More films directed by Julio Medem, best-rated first: The Tree of Blood, Sex and Lucia, The Pelota Player and the Fallera and Kalebegiak.

Full filmography
Ratings

ma ma Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave ma ma 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 31 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Box office

ma ma Box Office

ma ma grossed $1.4 million worldwide. $47,258 came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.4M

US & Canada
$47.3K
International
$1.3M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

ma ma Trailers & Videos

The trailer of ma ma.

Official US Trailer
Details

ma ma Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Ма Ма” and “妈妈”.

Also known as
  • Ма Ма
  • 妈妈
  • Mama
  • Ma ma - Tutto andrà bene
  • Ma Ma - Der Ursprung der Liebe
  • מא מא
  • 내일의 안녕

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FAQ

ma ma FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of ma ma, each answered in a sentence.

How long is ma ma?

ma ma runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was ma ma released?

ma ma was released on May 20, 2016.

Who directed ma ma?

ma ma was directed by Julio Medem.

More films by Julio Medem

Who is in the cast of ma ma?

ma ma stars Luis Tosar, Penélope Cruz and Asier Etxeandia, among 4 credited actors.

How much did ma ma make at the box office?

ma ma grossed $1.4 million worldwide ($47,258 domestic, $1.3 million international).

How is ma ma rated?

ma ma has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does ma ma have a post-credit scene?

No. ma ma has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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