

Mother Saigon (2023)
Má Sài Gòn
Overview
In Saigon, family culture carries on as it has for centuries, even when blood ties are broken. Through a mosaic of intimate portraits, Má Sài Gòn explores humanity’s universal desire for love, acceptance, connection and belonging through an LGBTQ+ lens. The film is a love letter – a bittersweet ode to a comforting yet disturbing mother, to a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive.
Where to watch Mother Saigon
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | GuideDoc | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | GuideDoc | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Canada | GuideDoc | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | GuideDoc | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | GuideDoc | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | GuideDoc | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | GuideDoc | — | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | GuideDoc | — | — |
| Spain | GuideDoc | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Mother Saigon in 38 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Mother Saigon about?
In Saigon, family culture carries on as it has for centuries, even when blood ties are broken. Through a mosaic of intimate portraits, Má Sài Gòn explores humanity’s universal desire for love, acceptance, connection and belonging through an LGBTQ+ lens. The film is a love letter – a bittersweet ode to a comforting yet disturbing mother, to a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive. Mother Saigon is a Documentary movie, released on 2023-04-22, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Mother Saigon worth watching?
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Where can I watch Mother Saigon?
In the United States, Mother Saigon streams on GuideDoc and can be rented from Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Khoa Lê
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Sources
Details and the 9.0/10 rating from Mother Saigon on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.