The Eyes of My Mother (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Eyes of My Mother is a 2016 drama horror film directed by Nicolas Pesce, starring Will Brill, Olivia Bond and Kika Magalhaes. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $29,539 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2017. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Nicolas Pesce
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnet Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Eyes of My Mother About?
The premise of The Eyes of My Mother without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Growing up in isolation on a secluded farm, Francisca is raised by her mother with a unique focus on anatomy and mortality. Their quiet existence is shattered by the arrival of a stranger, an event that irrevocably alters Francisca's innocence. As loneliness takes hold, a dark curiosity develops, leading her on a haunting and unsettling search for human connection and understanding.
The Eyes of My Mother Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dead body
- death of father
- death of mother
- loneliness
- female female kiss
- father and daughter in bed
- cattle
- woman bathing a man
- woman undresses for a man
- female star appears nude
- serial killer
- murder of mother
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- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- father daughter dance
- death
- chained
- cow
- girl kisses a girl
- female nudity
- stabbed in the back
- dancing
- surgery
- corpse
- two in a bathtub
- murder
- woman collapsing on the street
- burying a body
- stitching a wound
- eyes sewn shut
- man in bath
- dead mouse
- spoon fed
- grief sricken
- damaged vocal cords
- mercy killing
- paralyzed by a stroke
- cleaning up blood
- women hugging
- very little dialogue
- record player
- pacifier
- child holding a teddy bear
- stabbed repeatedly
- blindfold
- man in a bathtub
- tragic event
- murder of wife
- crying woman
- psychotronic film
The Eyes of My Mother Cast
Will Brill leads the cast, with Olivia Bond and Kika Magalhaes. Directed by Nicolas Pesce; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nicolas Pesce
More from Nicolas Pesce
More films directed by Nicolas Pesce, best-rated first: Piercing, The Grudge, The Grudge and The Caretaker.
The Eyes of My Mother Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Eyes of My Mother 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
286 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.3 /5
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The Eyes of My Mother Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in The Eyes of My Mother from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Francisca and her parents are settled on a farm where they raise various animals. Her mother, a skilled surgeon, imparts her knowledge to Francisca, teaching her how to remove the eyeballs from the livestock, while also sharing the tale of St. Francis of Assisi. One fateful day, a door-to-door salesman named Charlie arrives, requesting to use the restroom. Despite her instincts telling her otherwise, Francisca’s mother permits him entry into their home. Unfortunately, Charlie reveals his sinister intentions by brandishing a gun and dragging Francisca’s mother to the bathroom. When her father returns home, he is horrified to find Charlie brutally attacking his wife’s body in the tub.
Full summary
The whole story of The Eyes of My Mother, scene by scene, with the ending explained
The Eyes of My Mother Box Office
The Eyes of My Mother grossed $29,539 worldwide. $27,099 came from the US and Canada and $2,440 (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.5K
- US & Canada
- $27.1K
- International
- $2.4K
The Eyes of My Mother Awards & Nominations
The Eyes of My Mother earned 1 award nomination, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2017.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Cinematography
The Eyes of My Mother Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Eyes of My Mother.
How Well Do You Know The Eyes of My Mother?
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 skill does Francisca's mother teach her?
Cars in The Eyes of My Mother
5 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 and the Autocar DK.
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1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Important role -
Autocar DK Minor role -
1992 Ford F-150 Minor role -
Datsun B210 Background role
The Eyes of My Mother Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Глаза моей матери” and “Os Olhos da Minha Mãe”.
- Also known as
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- Глаза моей матери
- Os Olhos da Minha Mãe
- Anyám szeme
- Oczy matki
- Oči moje majke
- 母亲的双眼
- Очі моєї матері
- 디 아이즈 오브 마이 마더
- 寂寞的豢養
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Movies Like The Eyes of My Mother
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Eyes, the Mouth, A Sight for Sore Eyes and The Mother of Tears.
The Eyes of My Mother FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Eyes of My Mother, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Eyes of My Mother?
The Eyes of My Mother runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was The Eyes of My Mother released?
The Eyes of My Mother was released on December 2, 2016.
Who directed The Eyes of My Mother?
The Eyes of My Mother was directed by Nicolas Pesce.
More films by Nicolas Pesce Who is in the cast of The Eyes of My Mother?
The Eyes of My Mother stars Will Brill, Olivia Bond and Kika Magalhaes, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Eyes of My Mother make at the box office?
The Eyes of My Mother grossed $29,539 worldwide ($27,099 domestic, $2,440 international).
How is The Eyes of My Mother rated?
The Eyes of My Mother has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was The Eyes of My Mother nominated for any awards?
The Eyes of My Mother received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Eyes of My Mother have a post-credit scene?
No. The Eyes of My Mother has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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