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Mother and Child

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2009 | 125 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 romantics. If you loved Pride & Prejudice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide on a $7 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 146K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rodrigo García

  • Naomi WattsElizabeth
  • Annette BeningKaren
  • Kerry WashingtonLucy
  • Jimmy SmitsPaco
  • Samuel L. JacksonPaul
  • S. Epatha MerkersonAda
  • Cherry JonesSister Joanne
  • Elpidia CarrilloSofia
  • Shareeka EppsRay
  • Alexandria M. SallingKaren (age 14)