Mammal
Seen it?2016 | 99 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
After Margaret, a divorcée living in Dublin, loses her teenage son, she develops an unorthodox relationship with Joe, a homeless youth. Their tentative trust is threatened by his involvement with a violent gang and the escalation of her ex-husband's grieving rage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rebecca Daly
- Rachel GriffithsMargaret Brady
- Barry KeoghanJoe Walsh
- Michael McElhattonMatt Quinn
- Nika McGuiganAnn Marie
- Johnny WardSully
- Joanne CrawfordJean Cunningham
- Aoife KingClaire
- Rachel O'ByrneLucinda
- Annette TierneySue Walsh
- Annabell RickerbyShop Assistant