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Mother of George (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Mother of George is a 2013 drama directed by Andrew Dosunmu. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $157,937 worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
worldwide gross
$157.9K
Metascore
77
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Mother of George (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Andrew Dosunmu
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mother of George About?

The premise of Mother of George without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Within Brooklyn’s close-knit Nigerian community, a couple, Adenike and Ayodele, experience difficulties conceiving a child. Facing mounting pressure from family and cultural expectations, Adenike is confronted with a difficult decision that challenges her sense of self. The film explores themes of love, identity, and the sacrifices made within a traditional society, offering a poignant look at the complexities of marriage and belonging.

Mother of George Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Mother of George

Directed by Andrew Dosunmu.

From the director

More from Andrew Dosunmu

More films directed by Andrew Dosunmu, best-rated first: Where Is Kyra?, Restless City, Beauty and Circus Maximus.

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Ratings

Mother of George Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mother of George 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Plot

Mother of George Plot Summary

What happens in Mother of George from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Denni Mobama, a passionate chef and owner of a quaint African restaurant in Brooklyn, has dedicated the past six years to bringing his fiancée, Janet Matashane, to New York. Together, they aim to honor their Basotho heritage by celebrating a traditional wedding ceremony, during which Janet is given the name of their yet-to-be-born son, George.

Full summary

The whole story of Mother of George, scene by scene

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Box office

Mother of George Box Office

Mother of George grossed $157,937 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$157.9K

US & Canada
$157.9K
Videos

Mother of George Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mother of George.

Official Theatrical Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mother of George?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of Ma Denni's restaurant?

Details

Mother of George Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Мать Джорджа” and “Matka Georga”.

Also known as
  • Мать Джорджа
  • Matka Georga
  • אמו של ג'ורג'
  • Майката на Джордж
  • 乔治的母亲
  • 마더 오브 조지

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FAQ

Mother of George FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Mother of George?

Mother of George runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Mother of George released?

Mother of George was released on September 13, 2013.

Who directed Mother of George?

Mother of George was directed by Andrew Dosunmu.

More films by Andrew Dosunmu

How much did Mother of George make at the box office?

Mother of George grossed $157,937 worldwide.

How is Mother of George rated?

Mother of George has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does Mother of George have a post-credit scene?

No. Mother of George has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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