Mama Bear
Mama Bear

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Mama Bear

2019
Movie
14 min
English

When an accident leaves her dying son with 24 hours to get a new liver, a seemingly average soccer mom must reveal her hidden past and hunt down the only matching donor - her ex husband - the world's worst criminal.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users65%
Director: D.J. CarusoGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young woman, struggling with the aftermath of her mother's death, discovers that her seemingly kind aunt has been manipulating her family for years. She must uncover the truth and fight for her inheritance before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Mama Bear received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience scores were slightly more forgiving, with some appreciating the family drama elements and Peyton List's performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot points and familiar tropes were common criticisms.

  • Some viewers found the performances, particularly from the lead, to be a redeeming quality.

  • The film's pacing was often described as uneven.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent, if not spectacular, family drama. Many appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful narrative and the emotional core of the story, though some noted that it didn't break much new ground.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more complex thriller, but was reworked to appeal to a broader family audience.

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