The MPI Original feature Motherland is now available to pre-order on Apple TV, ahead of its wide release on September 12 across North America on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, other streaming platforms, and in select theaters, followed by a UK release on September 15.

Directed by Evan Matthews and written by Nicole Roewe (née Swinford), Motherland focuses on an alternate present society where the state frees parents from the burden of raising children, until a rule enforcer learns a shocking truth that sparks her rebellion.

The cast features Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman (The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window), legendary Emmy winner Holland Taylor (The Morning Show, Hollywood), Emmy Award winner Néstor Carbonell (Shōgun, The Morning Show), and rising star Emily Arancio.

Motherland has already made waves on the festival circuit, screening at eleven festivals, earning nineteen nominations—including Best Narrative Feature and Best Director—and winning ten awards. Its reception underscores how stories grounded in timeless values resonate deeply with audiences and critics, positioning the film as a powerful conversation starter on freedom, family, and responsibility.

Watch the official trailer today, share it with friends, and don’t miss the debut next Friday!

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