Movie

The Mother and the Whore

★ 7.3(202)19733h 39m

The Mother and the Whore is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in France, and available to rent or buy on Canal VOD and ARTE Boutique. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jean Eustache
Release date: 1973-05-01
Runtime: 3h 39m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: V. M. Productions

The Mother and the Whore — trailer

About The Mother and the Whore

The Mother and the Whore is a 1973 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Jean Eustache, starring Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Léaud and Françoise Lebrun. It has a runtime of 3 hours 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 202 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mother and the Whore in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Aimless young Alexandre juggles his relationships with his girlfriend, Marie, and a casual lover named Veronika. Marie becomes increasingly jealous of Alexandre's fling with Veronika and as the trio continues their unsustainable affair, the emotional stakes get higher, leading to conflict and unhappiness.

Cast

Bernadette Lafont

Marie

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Alexandre

Françoise Lebrun

Veronika

Isabelle Weingarten

Gilberte

Jacques Renard

Alexandre's Friend

Jean-Noël Picq

Offenbach's Fan

Berthe Granval

Marie's Friend

Geneviève Mnich

Veronika's Friend

Jessa Darrieux

The friend with the injured hand

Marinka Matuszewski

Jean-Claude Biette

Café Les Deux Magots' Customer (uncredited)

Pierre Cottrell

(uncredited)

Themes & keywords

love triangleconflictblack and whitecafe

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mother and the Whore in France?+

In France, you can stream The Mother and the Whore on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Canal VOD and ARTE Boutique.

Is The Mother and the Whore on Netflix?+

The Mother and the Whore is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.

How long is The Mother and the Whore?+

The Mother and the Whore has a runtime of 3 hours 39 minutes (219 minutes).

Who stars in The Mother and the Whore?+

The Mother and the Whore stars Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Françoise Lebrun, Isabelle Weingarten and Jacques Renard.

When did The Mother and the Whore come out?+

The Mother and the Whore is a 1973 movie directed by Jean Eustache.

What genre is The Mother and the Whore?+

The Mother and the Whore is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Mother and the Whore?+

The Mother and the Whore was directed by Jean Eustache.