Young Mothers
Jeunes mères
Synopsis
Housed in a shelter for young mothers, Jessica, Perla, Julia, Ariane, and Naïma, all of whom have grown up in difficult circumstances, struggle to obtain a better life for themselves and their children.
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YOUNG MOTHERS | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters January 9Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-18
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Babette Verbeek
Jessica
Elsa Houben
Julie
Janaïna Halloy Fokan
Ariane
Lucie Laruelle
Perla
Samia Hilmi
Naïma
Jef Jacobs
Dylan
Günter Duret
Robin
Christelle Cornil
Nathalie, Ariane's mother
India Hair
Morgane, Jessica's mother
Joely Mbundu
Angèle, Perla's mother
Claire Bodson
Isabelle, the psychologist
Eva Zingaro
Asun, the nurse
Adrienne D'Anna
Yasmine, educator
Mathilde Legrand
Lucie, educator
Hélène Cattelain
Silvie, educator
Selma Alaoui
Betty, the principal
Dominique Swinnen
La professeure de Julie
Dominique Desmet
Propriétaire fitness 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysGolden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 9, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Original Title
- Jeunes mères
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Fleuve, Archipel 33>35, The Reunion, France 2 Cinéma, BeTV, Orange, Proximus, RTBF, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Benoît Dervaux
Marie-Hélène Dozo, Tristan Meunier
Delphine Tomson, Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Denis Freyd
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Director
Luc Dardenne
Director
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Writer
Luc Dardenne
Writer
Delphine Tomson
Producer
Benoît Dervaux
Director of Photography
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Editor
Tristan Meunier
Editor
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Denis Freyd
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Stressful Scenes
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Mothers
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What is Young Mothers about?
Housed in a shelter for young mothers, Jessica, Perla, Julia, Ariane, and Naïma, all of whom have grown up in difficult circumstances, struggle to obtain a better life for themselves and their children.
Who directed Young Mothers?
Young Mothers was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne.
Who stars in Young Mothers?
The principal cast of Young Mothers includes Babette Verbeek, Elsa Houben, Janaïna Halloy Fokan, Lucie Laruelle, Samia Hilmi.
When was Young Mothers released and how long is it?
Young Mothers was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Mothers?
Young Mothers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).