Movie · 1990
Is Mother based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Mother is based on the works Mat' by Maxim Gorky (1907) and The Life of a Useless Man by Maxim Gorky.
The movie was released in 1990.
The book behind Mother
Mat'
by Maxim Gorky · first published 1907 · political fiction, historical fiction
1907 novel by Maxim Gorky.
Common questions
Is Mother based on a book?
Yes. Mother is based on the works Mat' by Maxim Gorky (1907) and The Life of a Useless Man by Maxim Gorky.
Who wrote the book Mother is based on?
Mat' was written by Maxim Gorky and first published in 1907.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Mat' before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Maxim Gorky's books
- The Lower Depths (film, 1957)
- The Lower Depths (film, 1936)
- My universities (film, 1940)
- The Childhood of Maxim Gorky (film, 1938)
- Foma Gordeyev (film, 1959)
- Malva (film, 1957)