Ratings
Reviews
10...here [Almodovar] truly goes for the heartstrings without losing the absurdist humour.
Read full review at Empire
8Almodóvar loses some of the cockeyed extremism that colors his earlier work to fully embrace his characters in All About My Mother. He extends it as a loving hug to anyone who has ever felt they were faking it.
Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
7
Cast & Crew
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All About My Mother about? 
All About My Mother is a heartwarming and poignant film that follows the journey of Manuela, a single mother and nurse who sets out to find the father of her deceased son Esteban. Along the way, she meets a colorful cast of characters, including transgender women, sex workers, and HIV-positive nuns. Through her experiences, Manuela learns about love, survival, and redemption in this powerful tribute to mothers everywhere. With a standout performance by Cecilia Roth as Manuela and a masterful script by Pedro Almodóvar, this film is an unforgettable exploration of human connection and resilience.
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What movies are similar to All About My Mother?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as All About My Mother include Serendipity, The Truman Show, To Die For, Chicago, 10 Things I Hate About You, As Good as It Gets.
When was All About My Mother released in theaters?
All About My Mother was released in theaters on March 31, 2000.
