The Mother
Seen it?2003 | 112 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. 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 romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A grandmother has a passionate affair with a man half her age, who is also sleeping with her daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Michell
- Anne ReidMay
- Daniel CraigDarren
- Peter VaughanToots
- Steven MackintoshBobby
- Cathryn BradshawPaula
- Anna Wilson-JonesHelen
- Danira GovićAu Pair
- Izabella TelezynskaPolish Cleaner
- Oliver Ford DaviesBruce
- Jonah CoombesEstate Agent