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mother!

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2017 | 121 min | Horror, Drama, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, 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 likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Rosemary's Baby or The Shining, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Venice award.. Plus: Nominated for 3 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $45 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 763K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Darren Aronofsky

  • Jennifer LawrenceMother
  • Javier BardemHim
  • Ed HarrisMan
  • Michelle PfeifferWoman
  • Brian GleesonYounger Brother
  • Domhnall GleesonOldest Son
  • Jovan AdepoCupbearer
  • Amanda ChiuDamsel
  • Patricia SummersettConsoler
  • Eric DavisBumbler