Movie

Getting Rid of Mum

★ 6.2(4)20161h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Franziska Buch
Release date: 2016-12-07
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: ARD

About Getting Rid of Mum

Getting Rid of Mum is a 2016 movie in the Drama, Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Franziska Buch, starring Hannelore Elsner, Anneke Kim Sarnau and Lina Hüesker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Getting Rid of Mum in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Impoverished former soprano Anneliese Behrens is forced to leave her house and collapses in an underground passage, when looking for a place to sleep. In the hospital, she learns that she suffers from a brain tumor and needs 24-hour attention. Although they have maintained no contact with each other, she will be hosted by her daughter, who, however, has already booked a Christmas vacation with her family in Thailand. The only solution is to take her mother with her.

Cast

Hannelore Elsner

Oma

Anneke Kim Sarnau

Mutter

Lina Hüesker

Tochter

Luis August Kurecki

Sohn

Marcel Mohab

Vater

Karl Fischer

Omas Liebhaber

Nophand Boonyai

Lee

Keerati Sivakua

Jai

Uta Rachov

Obdachlose

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Getting Rid of Mum in Canada?+

Getting Rid of Mum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Getting Rid of Mum on Netflix?+

Getting Rid of Mum is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Getting Rid of Mum?+

Getting Rid of Mum has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Getting Rid of Mum?+

Getting Rid of Mum stars Hannelore Elsner, Anneke Kim Sarnau, Lina Hüesker, Luis August Kurecki and Marcel Mohab.

When did Getting Rid of Mum come out?+

Getting Rid of Mum is a 2016 movie directed by Franziska Buch.

What genre is Getting Rid of Mum?+

Getting Rid of Mum is Drama, Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed Getting Rid of Mum?+

Getting Rid of Mum was directed by Franziska Buch.