Parallel Mothers
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Synopsis
Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.
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Official UK & IE Streaming TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-22
Top Cast
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Penélope Cruz
Janis
Milena Smit
Ana
Israel Elejalde
Arturo
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Teresa
Rossy de Palma
Elena
Julieta Serrano
Brígida
Arantxa Aranguren
Adelfa Calvo
José Javier Domínguez
Trinidad Iglesias
Inma Ochoa
Ana Peleteiro
Daniela Santiago
Chema Adeva
Luna Auria Contreras
Agustín Almodóvar
Carmen Flores Sandoval
Dolores
Alice Davies
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 5, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.1x
+$12.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Madres paralelas
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.1M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Alberto Iglesias
José Luis Alcaine
Teresa Font
Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García
Department Leadership Roster
Agustín Almodóvar
Producer
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Teresa Font
Editor
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Antxón Gómez
Production Design
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parallel Mothers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parallel Mothers about?
Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.
Who directed Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Parallel Mothers?
The principal cast of Parallel Mothers includes Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Rossy de Palma.
When was Parallel Mothers released and how long is it?
Parallel Mothers was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $23.1M at the worldwide box office (2.1 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Parallel Mothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parallel Mothers was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).