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A middle-aged writer visits his overbearing mother in a small town in the Midwest, leading to a journey of self-discovery and a deeper understanding of each other.

"Mother" is a 1996 film directed by and starring Albert Brooks, alongside Debbie Reynolds and Paul Collins. The film tells the story of John Henderson, a middle-aged writer who is struggling with writer's block and has recently gone through a divorce. In an effort to escape his troubles, John decides to visit his mother, Beatrice, who lives alone in a small town in the Midwest.

Despite their strained relationship, John and Beatrice embark on a journey of self-discovery that forces them to confront their own issues and each other. The film is a nuanced exploration of the complex mother-son dynamic, examining the ways in which parents can both support and hinder their children's growth and development.

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MOVIE
SHOW LENGTH
SHOW LENGTH
1 hr, 43 min

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PG13
RELEASED
Released
DEC, 1996

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