Mary Goes Round
Seen it?2018 | 87 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When a substance abuse counsellor gets arrested for a DUI and returns to her hometown of Niagara Falls, she learns that her estranged father is dying of cancer and wants her to form a bond with her teenage half-sister that she's never met.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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 impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Molly McGlynn
- Aya CashMary Jackson
- Sara WaisglassRobyn Jackson
- John RalstonWalter "Walt" Jackson
- Melanie Nicholls-KingLou
- Aaron PoolePete
- Kristian BruunOfficer Wayne
- Jess SalgueiroCrystal
- Emma HunterErin
- Yanna McIntoshBethany
- Jonathan WattonTherapist (voice)