# The Second Mother (2015) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-second-mother-2015/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 96/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Anna Muylaert |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| Runtime | 112 min |

## Quick answer

The Second Mother (2015) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Muylaert's class comedy-drama is sharp, humane, and anchored by Regina Casé's magnificent performance. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Anna Muylaert.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Regina Casé, Camila Márdila, Karine Teles

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
South Korea: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Second Mother worth watching?**
The Second Mother holds a 83% Celluloid Score. Muylaert's class comedy-drama is sharp, humane, and anchored by Regina Casé's magnificent performance.

**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.

**Who directed The Second Mother?**
The Second Mother (2015) was directed by Anna Muylaert.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Second Mother?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (96/100), Metascore (79/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (7.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Second Mother?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Second Mother page for current options.

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