'' Mother ! '' was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 74th Venice International Film Festival , and premiered there on September 5 , 2017 . It was released in the United States on September 15 , 2017 , by Paramount Pictures , and grossed $ 44 million worldwide against its $ 30 million budget . Although the film received generally positive reviews from critics , its biblical allegories and depiction of violence sparked controversy
74th Venice International Film Festival
74th Venice International Film Festival
Mother!