Mrs Lowry & Son
Seen it?2019 | 91 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (62% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Erin Brockovich or Till, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An intimate portrayal of the relationship between one of greatest artists of the 20th century, L.S. Lowry and his unhappy and controlling mother, Elizabeth, whom he lived with all his life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- 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
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Noble
- Vanessa RedgraveElizabeth Lowry
- Timothy SpallL.S. Lowry
- Wendy MorganMrs Stanhope
- Stephen LordMr Stanhope
- David SchaalStanley Allcot
- Joanne PearceVera Allcot
- Michael KeoghMr Lowry
- Ania MarsonBearded Woman
- Rose NobleYoung Elizabeth
- Katie Marie CarterTelephone Box Lady