Otherhood (2019)

A grounded, soulful, celebratory comedy about three mothers and their adult sons. The film explores the stage after motherhood, Otherhood, when you have to redefine your relationship with your children, friends, spouse, and most importantly, yourself.

Director:

Cindy Chupack

Writers:

Mark Andrus (screenplay by), Cindy Chupack (screenplay by)

Stars:

Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette, Felicity Huffman

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Angela Bassett	...	Carol Walker
Patricia Arquette	...	Gillian Lieberman
Felicity Huffman	...	Helen Halston
Jake Hoffman	...	Daniel Lieberman
Jake Lacy	...	Paul Halston
Sinqua Walls	...	Matt Walker
Heidi Gardner	...	Erin
Stephen Kunken	...	Joel Lieberman
Damian Young	...	Frank
Afton Williamson	...	Julia
Frank De Julio	...	Andre
Becki Newton	...	Andrea
Mario Cantone	...	Calvin
Emily Tremaine	...	Lauren Lieberman
Molly Bernard	...	Alison

Storyline

On Mother's Day, feeling marginalized and forgotten, longtime friends Carol (Angela Bassett), Gillian (Patricia Arquette) and Helen (Felicity Huffman) decide to drive to New York City to reconnect with their adult sons, and in the process, they realize their sons are not the only ones whose lives need to change. A journey to relate becomes a journey of rediscovery that forces these women to redefine their relationships with their children, friends, spouses and most importantly, themselves.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | one word title | f word | coming out | f rated | 

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Taglines:

Life Beyond Motherhood

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual references and brief nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

In Waiting To Exhale, Angela Bassett again portrays a woman - Bernadine Harris - who destroys her husband's personal possessions after discovering a betrayal

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Goofs

When at the pizza shop, The way Carol is holding her pizza changes with the camera angle.

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Quotes

Gillian Lieberman: You didn't call me on Mother's Day.
Daniel Lieberman: I texted you.
Gillian Lieberman: I birthed you.

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Soundtracks

Party with Us
Written by Christopher Lewis, Vance Westlake and Isabella Hill
Courtesy of APM Music

User Reviews

Hard to care for any character

Sometimes the characters have reasonable motivations and valid points - but most of the time all the characters are just unlikeable. Solid acting from the three leads makes the first act enjoyable but after that it's hard to care for any character

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 August 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Otherhood

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mandalay Pictures, Welle Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1