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Mama

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
179K
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POPULARITY
2,501
145
  • Cast & crew
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Mama (2013)
Annabel and Lucas are faced with the challenge of raising his young nieces that were left alone in the forest for 5 years.... but how alone were they?
Play trailer2:20
11 Videos
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  • Fantasy
  • Horror
  • Thriller
After a young couple take in their two nieces, they suspect that a supernatural spirit named Mama has latched onto their family.After a young couple take in their two nieces, they suspect that a supernatural spirit named Mama has latched onto their family.After a young couple take in their two nieces, they suspect that a supernatural spirit named Mama has latched onto their family.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
179K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,501
145
  • Director
    • Andy Muschietti
  • Writers
    • Andy Muschietti(story)
    • Barbara Muschietti(story)
    • Neil Cross(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jessica Chastain
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Megan Charpentier
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andy Muschietti
  • Writers
    • Andy Muschietti(story)
    • Barbara Muschietti(story)
    • Neil Cross(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jessica Chastain
    • Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Megan Charpentier
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 413User reviews
    • 400Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 19 nominations

    Videos11

    U.S. Version #2
    Trailer 2:20
    U.S. Version #2
    U.S. Version -- #1
    Trailer 2:30
    U.S. Version -- #1
    Who 'It Chapter Two' Cast Thinks May Have Been Separated at Birth
    Clip 3:32
    Who 'It Chapter Two' Cast Thinks May Have Been Separated at Birth
    A 3-Hour Monsterpiece: How 'It Chapter Two' Pushed Cast to the Brink
    Clip 3:40
    A 3-Hour Monsterpiece: How 'It Chapter Two' Pushed Cast to the Brink
    Did 'It Chapter Two' Break a World Record for Fake Blood?
    Clip 2:49
    Did 'It Chapter Two' Break a World Record for Fake Blood?
    Matriarchal Secrets: The Visual Effects of Mama - Creepy Mama
    Clip 1:35
    Matriarchal Secrets: The Visual Effects of Mama - Creepy Mama
    "The girls arrive at their new house."
    Clip 0:46
    "The girls arrive at their new house."
    "Lilly surprises Annabel in the kitchen"
    Clip 0:50
    "Lilly surprises Annabel in the kitchen"
    "Lucas meets the girls for the first time"
    Clip 0:36
    "Lucas meets the girls for the first time"
    "Annabel asks Victoria what's under the bed"
    Clip 0:33
    "Annabel asks Victoria what's under the bed"
    Mama
    Promo 0:31
    Mama

    Photos377

    Megan Charpentier in Mama (2013)
    Isabelle Nélisse in Mama (2013)
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Jessica Chastain in Mama (2013)
    Jessica Chastain, Megan Charpentier, and Isabelle Nélisse in Mama (2013)
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Mama (2013)
    Jessica Chastain in Mama (2013)
    Megan Charpentier and Isabelle Nélisse in Mama (2013)
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in Mama (2013)
    Jeff J.J. Authors, Angelo Colavecchia, Andy Muschietti, Vic Rigler, and Jessica Chastain in Mama (2013)
    Jessica Chastain in Mama (2013)
    Jessica Chastain in Mama (2013)
    Daniel Kash and Megan Charpentier in Mama (2013)

    Top cast

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    Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain
    • Annabelas Annabel
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
    • Lucasas Lucas…
    Megan Charpentier
    Megan Charpentier
    • Victoriaas Victoria
    Isabelle Nélisse
    Isabelle Nélisse
    • Lillyas Lilly
    Daniel Kash
    Daniel Kash
    • Dr. Dreyfussas Dr. Dreyfuss
    Javier Botet
    Javier Botet
    • Mamaas Mama
    Jane Moffat
    Jane Moffat
    • Jean Podolskias Jean Podolski…
    Morgan McGarry
    Morgan McGarry
    • Young Victoriaas Young Victoria
    David Fox
    David Fox
    • Burnsieas Burnsie
    Dominic Cuzzocrea
    Dominic Cuzzocrea
    • Ronas Ron
    Christopher Marren
    • Copas Cop
    • (as Chris Marren)
    Julia Chantrey
    • Ninaas Nina
    Ray Kahnert
    Ray Kahnert
    • Judgeas Judge
    Diane Gordon
    • Louiseas Louise
    Matthew Edison
    Matthew Edison
    • Young Copas Young Cop
    Maya Dawe
    • Young Lillyas Young Lilly
    Sierra Dawe
    • Young Lillyas Young Lilly
    Nick Hall
    • Annabel's Bandmateas Annabel's Bandmate
    • Director
      • Andy Muschietti
    • Writers
      • Andy Muschietti(story) (screenplay)
      • Barbara Muschietti(story) (screenplay)
      • Neil Cross(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Isabelle Nélisse can't speak English, which is why she's not given much dialogue and speaks more with body language.
    • Goofs
      When Annabel hears the girls playing, she goes into their room to tell them how late it is and to go to sleep - but it's light outside. There are about 3 other times when it's supposedly nighttime and the light is streaming in through the windows.
    • Quotes

      Louise: A ghost is an emotion bent out of shape, condemned to repeat itself, time and time again until it rights the wrong that was done.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.87 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Missing Pieces
      ® 2012 by Third String Tunes/EMI Music Publishing Ltd.

      Edición autorizada para España a EMI Music Publishing Spain S.A.

      All rights reserved. International Copyright secured.

      Performed by Jack White

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.

      Courtesy of XL Recordings Ltd

      By arrangement with Beggars Group Media Limited

    User reviews413

    Review
    Top review
    Some Flaws but Overall a Creepy Film with a Great Lead Performance
    Mama (2013)

    *** (out of 4)

    A couple (Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coaster-Waldau) take in their two young nieces five years after they were kidnapped by their father and spent the majority of that time alone and in the wilderness. The two girls slowly start to come out of their state but it doesn't take long for the couple to realize that there's something else with them. MAMA is a feature length version of a short film by the director and for most part it's a successful horror film. There are a few problems that we'll get to but for the most part I thought director Andres Muschietti did a fine job at really creating a dark atmosphere that hangs around the entire film. He also managed to use this atmosphere and make it very effective during many of the scenes, which were quite creepy at times. I thought that really made the film stand out compared to so many other stories was the character played by Chastain. In most films like this you have the good person doing good deeds to protect the ones she loves. That's not the case here because her character doesn't want these girls, doesn't like how they've changed her life and there's not really any cute scenes. The character development here is something quite rare in horror films but I think it really works itself out nicely. As for Chastain, it's good that some of her caliber is here because a great performance really helps bring credit to the events in the film. The supporting players are good too and this is especially true of the two actresses playing the girls. Now, what really doesn't work in the film is the CGI "mama" character. I'm sorry but I really don't see why you have to have poor looking CGI bring a film down. Not only is the CGI rather poor but the ghost creation just does so many unrealistic things that you can't help but not be frightened of it. The director does a good job at building up the tension but once the creature actually comes it goes away. Still, MAMA is a pretty strong horror film that's not perfect but it's certainly good enough to watch.
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    • Jan 18, 2013

    FAQ2

    • In the beginning, why did Lucas's brother Jeff (the kids father) panic and try to kill his own kids?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Spain
      • Mexico
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mẹ Ma
    • Filming locations
      • Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • De Milo
      • Toma 78
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,628,180
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $28,402,310
      • Jan 20, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $146,428,180
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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