Jennifer Lopez's The Mother release date, trailer, and more details

The Mother movie (Image via IMDb)
The Mother movie (Image via IMDb)

Jennifer Lopez's latest movie The Mother has been making waves in the entertainment industry ever since the release of its trailer. It is set to arrive on Netflix on May 12, 2023. The screenplay for the film was adapted from a story by Misha Green, Andrea Berloff, and Peter Craig.

The film has a largely female production team, including director Niki Caro, who has a background in notable projects like Mulan, The Zookeper's Wife, and more.

The official logline of The Mother states:

"While fleeing from dangerous assailants, an assassin comes out of hiding to protect her daughter she left earlier in life."

Jennifer Lopez plays the role of a deadly assassin in The Mother

The trailer begins with a scene where a young girl is seen being left behind in a foster home by her mother, who is a skilled assassin. The mom, played by Jennifer Lopez, is forced to leave her daughter to shield her from the dangerous world she lives in.

Years later, the daughter, now a teenager, is living a normal life with her foster family, when her mother's past catches up with her. As a result, the mom is forced to flee from her pursuers and seeks refuge with her daughter.

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The plot of the movie is centered around the mother-daughter relationship and the challenges they face as they try to evade the dangerous assailants. The video is filled with several action-packed scenes, including parkour across moving traffic and tiny Italian cars driving at break-neck speeds.

Judging by the trailer, the film is expected to chronicle the emotional journey of the mom as she tries to reconnect with her daughter and make up for lost time.


The Mother tackles themes of redemption and sacrifice

One of the themes explored in the movie is the idea of redemption. The mom is a skilled assassin who has done terrible things in the past. However, she is given a chance to redeem herself by protecting her daughter and making up for the mistakes she made all those years ago.

The movie also explores the theme of sacrifice, as Lopez's character is willing to risk her life to protect her daughter.

The Mother is being produced by a team that includes Molly Allen, Courtney Baxter, Marc Evans, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Misha Green, Catherine Hagedorn, Roy Lee, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina, Liz Tan, Susan Towner, and Miri Yoon.

The cinematography is being handled by Ben Seresin, with the film being edited by David Coulson.

From the trailer, we can gather that Jennifer Lopez's performance in the movie will be outstanding as she portrays the character of a skilled assassin with ease and brings depth to the emotional scenes. The chemistry between her and the actress who plays her daughter is also noteworthy. The supporting cast also delivers strong performances, adding to the overall impact of the movie.


Overall, The Mother promises to be an exciting and emotional movie that explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, family, and forgiveness. With a talented cast and crew behind the production, audiences can expect a gripping and captivating watch that will leave a lasting impression.

Watch Jennifer Lopez's latest movie, The Mother, arriving on May 12, 2023 exclusively on Netflix.

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Edited by Upasya Bhowal
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