Mother of Tears (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mother of Tears is a 2008 fantasy thriller directed by Dario Argento. It earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Director
- Dario Argento
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Myriad Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mother of Tears About?
The premise of Mother of Tears without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In contemporary Rome, archaeologist Sarah Mandy inadvertently awakens a demonic entity when she opens a sealed ancient urn, releasing the formidable and malevolent Mother of Tears. The unleashing of this power causes widespread chaos, and Sarah soon learns of a disturbing family history: her mother was previously murdered by the witch. Now, Sarah must confront her dark heritage and battle the Mother’s forces to prevent the city’s destruction and avenge her mother's death.
The Director of Mother of Tears
Directed by Dario Argento.
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Director Dario Argento
More from Dario Argento
More films directed by Dario Argento, best-rated first: Deep Red, Tenebrae, Suspiria and Opera.
Mother of Tears Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mother of Tears 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 47% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 27%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 45% User score
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Mother of Tears Plot Summary
What happens in Mother of Tears from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Catholic Church workers unearth the remains of a 19th-century church official, discovering a box-shaped urn chained to his casket. This urn contains relics related to Mater Lachrymarum (Moran Atias), the final member of the ancient trio of malevolent witches known as the Three Mothers. Inside the box lies a magical tunic that, when worn by Mater Lachrymarum, significantly amplifies her dark powers.
Full summary
The whole story of Mother of Tears, scene by scene
Mother of Tears Box Office
Mother of Tears grossed $3.1 million worldwide. $58,669 came from the US and Canada and $3.1 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- US & Canada
- $58.7K
- International
- $3.1M
Mother of Tears Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mother of Tears.
How Well Do You Know Mother of Tears?
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 relic is discovered alongside the exhumed church official?
Mother of Tears Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “La madre del mal” and “O Retorno da Maldição - AMãe das Lágrimas”.
- Also known as
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- La madre del mal
- O Retorno da Maldição - AMãe das Lágrimas
- Mother of Tears: The Third Mother
- Мать слез
- Matka łez
- 눈물의 마녀
- サスペリア・テルザ 最後の魔女
- Mãe das Lágrimas: A Terceira Mãe
- Mother of Tears - La troisième mère
- Мать слёз
- Könnyek anyja
- אם הדמעות
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- Мати сліз
- Armáda démonů: Matka slz
- Gözyaşlarının Annesi
- 恶灵之泪
- Трећа мајка
- O Retorno da Maldição - A Mãe das Lágrimas
- 木乃伊博物館
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Mother of Tears FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mother of Tears, each answered in a sentence.
When was Mother of Tears released?
Mother of Tears was released on June 6, 2008.
Who directed Mother of Tears?
Mother of Tears was directed by Dario Argento.
More films by Dario Argento How much did Mother of Tears make at the box office?
Mother of Tears grossed $3.1 million worldwide ($58,669 domestic, $3.1 million international).
How is Mother of Tears rated?
Mother of Tears has 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 45% on TMDB.
Does Mother of Tears have a post-credit scene?
No. Mother of Tears has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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