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The Second Mother

Directed by Anna Muylaert · 2015 ·

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Answer Summary

The Second Mother (2015) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

96% Critic Score
88% Audience
79 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 52m
Cast
Regina Casé , Camila Márdila , Karine Teles

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (96% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 84% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, comedy pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The Second Mother worth watching?

    Yes — The Second Mother earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    Muylaert's class comedy-drama is sharp, humane, and anchored by Regina Casé's magnificent performance.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (96%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

    What is The Second Mother about?

    A live-in housekeeper's estranged daughter arrives in São Paulo, disrupting class boundaries in the wealthy household where her mother works.

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