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The Mother (2003) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 2,935 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 52 user | 70 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com A grandmother has a passionate affair with a man half her age, who is also sleeping with her daughter. Director:Roger MichellWriter:Hanif Kureishi |
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Cast
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May
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| Peter Vaughan | ... |
Toots
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Anna Wilson-Jones | ... |
Helen
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| Daniel Craig | ... |
Darren
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| Danira Govich | ... |
Au Pair
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Harry Michell | ... |
Harry
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Rosie Michell | ... |
Rosie
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Izabella Telezynska | ... |
Polish Cleaner
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| Steven Mackintosh | ... |
Bobby
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| Cathryn Bradshaw | ... |
Paula
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Carlo Kureishi | ... |
Jack
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Sachin Kureishi | ... |
Jack
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Simon Mason | ... |
Man in Tate Gallery
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Bruce
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Jonah Coombes | ... |
Estate Agent
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Toots and May's marriage is one of Toots being dependent on his wife. Shortly after Toots and May arrive in London to visit with their grown children Bobby and Paula and their respective children, Toots falls ill and dies. Toots' death brings to the surface the underlying strain that has always existed between May and both of her two children, and the unhappy lives they have all led. Now specifically with Paula, May is disapproving of her relationship with a construction worker named Darren. Not only does May think his occupation makes him beneath Paula, he's also a married man. Darren is in an unsatisfying marriage but doesn't want to leave it if only because of his son. Even after May gets to know and like Darren, she still encourages Paula to break up with him. The issue is is that May herself has fallen in love with Darren, the two who begin a sexual relationship. What will ultimately happen between May and Darren also depends on Darren, who is floundering in his own life and ... Written by Huggo
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It can take a lifetime to feel alive.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sexual content including graphic images of sexuality, language and brief drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 November 2003 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
A Mãe See more »Filming Locations:
Goldhawk Road Underground Station, Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK See more »Box Office
Budget:
£1,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$79,560 (USA) (28 May 2004)Gross:
$1,062,253 (USA) (5 November 2004)Company Credits
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Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Written by Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett and Del Tha Funky Homosapien
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd
Courtesy of EMI Records Ltd
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The son's house in the film is shown to be situated in the Notting Hill section of London, but the interiors and backdrop were all shot at a house in Chiswick. In scenes where the fancy Notting Hill row houses can be seen through the front door, the houses have been put in using CGI. See more »Goofs
When May is telling Darren about her affair and just before she asks him to take her to bed, Darren does not have a carpenter's pencil in his ear. When we see him a few moments later, the pencil is over his ear. See more »Soundtracks
"Clint Eastwood"Written by Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett and Del Tha Funky Homosapien
Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd
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A woman left alone after the death of her husband finds herself attracted to her son's friend and handy man. In a slightly twisted story, the woman begins sleeping with the handy man in an effort to revive herself. The twisted part? The handy man is also her daughter's on and off love interest.
As if this wasn't strange enough, the mother manages to fall for this man and when her daughter finds out, she blames not only her dysfunctional relationship but also her messed up life on her poor mother.
Though you may think badly of this woman, the truth is movie manages to portray her in a positive light. Beautifully played by Anne Reid, this character has dimension and portrays great emotion.
A truly brilliant performance and an enjoyable film.
8/10