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Seen it?2025 | 130 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Better Man or Ray, start here.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A mother struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The PBS Great Performances recording of the West End transfer to Wyndham's Theatre (from The Donmar Warehouse) in 2024.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 371K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Longhurst, Austin Shaw
- Caissie LevyDiana Goodman
- Jamie ParkerDan Goodman
- Jack WolfeGabe Goodman
- Eleanor Worthington-CoxNatalie Goodman
- Trevor Dion NicholasDr. Fine / Dr. Madden
- Jack OfrecioHenry