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Parallel Mothers

Two women who give birth on the same day in the same hospital find their lives intertwined, against a backdrop of Spain's unresolved history.

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Two women who give birth on the same day in the same hospital find their lives intertwined, against a backdrop of Spain's unresolved history.

Why watch Penélope Cruz won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at Venice in this Pedro Almodóvar drama.

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Where can I watch Parallel Mothers?
In Canada: Crave, Prime Video, Pluto TV, Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (buy) and Apple TV (buy). In New Zealand: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In Australia: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In the UK: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In the US: Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (buy) and Apple TV (buy).
What is Parallel Mothers about?
Two women who give birth on the same day in the same hospital find their lives intertwined, against a backdrop of Spain's unresolved history.
Who is in the cast of Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers stars Penélope Cruz, Rossy de Palma, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Julieta Serrano and Adelfa Calvo.
Who directed Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
When did Parallel Mothers come out?
Parallel Mothers was released on 7 October 2021.
How long is Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers runs 123 minutes (2 h 3 min).

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