
Once Upon My Mother
In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will walk like the others and that he will have a fabulous life. From then on, Esther will do everything in her power to keep this promise. Through decades of trials and miracles of life, this film is the story of a true, funny and moving story, that of an incredible destiny and the greatest love there is: that of a mother for her child.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Ma mère, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: 2025-03-19
- Runtime: 102 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (197 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Egérie Productions, Gaumont, Christal Films, Amazon MGM Studios
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.7855
- Languages: French
Cast & Crew

Leïla Bekhti
as Esther Perez

Jonathan Cohen
as Roland Perez (Adult)

Joséphine Japy
as Litzie Gozlan

Sylvie Vartan
as Sylvie Vartan

Jeanne Balibar
as Mrs. Fleury

Lionel Dray
as Maklouf Perez

Anne Le Ny
as Mrs. Vergepoche

Milo Machado-Graner
as Jacques Perez (12-17 years old)

Naïm Naji
as Roland Perez (5-7 years old)

Iliana Belkhadra
as Nicole Perez (15-20 years old)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon My Mother?▼
Once Upon My Mother is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2025-03-19.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon My Mother?▼
The main cast includes Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Joséphine Japy, Sylvie Vartan, Jeanne Balibar, .
Where can I watch Once Upon My Mother online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Once Upon My Mother is available.
Is Once Upon My Mother based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Once Upon My Mother?▼
Once Upon My Mother has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 197 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Once Upon My Mother?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Once Upon My Mother?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Egérie Productions, Gaumont, Christal Films, Amazon MGM Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Once Upon My Mother filmed?▼
Once Upon My Mother was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Once Upon My Mother?▼
The total runtime of Once Upon My Mother is 102 minutes.
Is Once Upon My Mother suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Once Upon My Mother?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Once Upon My Mother.
Does Once Upon My Mother have a post-credit scene?▼
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