"The Mother Movie: J.Lo's Latest Release Date, Trailer, and Updates"

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Jennifer Lopez stars in Netflix's 'The Mother as a deadly assassin, protecting her daughter from dangerous enemies.

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"The Mother" movie will stream exclusively on Netflix starting May 12, 2023, without a theatrical release.

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Jennifer Lopez also serves as a producer for the film through her production company Nuyorican Productions.

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The plot centers around a mother who is forced to go on the run and give up her daughter, but years later returns to protect her from dangerous men.

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The cast includes Omari Hardwick as an FBI agent and Joseph Fiennes and Gael García Bernal as the antagonists.

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Niki Caro, director of Disney's Mulan remake, helms The Mother, an action-packed thriller starring Jennifer Lopez.

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The first teaser for the movie was released in September 2022 during Netflix's TUDUM event.

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Filming for The Mother took place in Vancouver, BC and Gran Canaria, depicting Cuba.

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'The Mother' has been compared to the Luc Besson classic 'The Professional' for its action-packed thriller elements.

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While waiting for the premiere, fans can revisit Jennifer Lopez's other dramatic movies such as 'Hustlers' and 'Out of Sight'.

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