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

Heidi Gardner, similar to her character Erin, used to be a hairdresser.

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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

Carol Walker: You should think more about about what you say and less about what you feel.

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Soundtracks

Healer
Written by Christopher Rowell
Performed by Warm in the Wake
Courtesy of VU Music

User Reviews

I called to my mom after the movie

I mean, yes is a predictable comedy BUT the message that this movies pass us is so strong and powerful. A solid screenplay, a nice directing style with a Netflix budget and with the outstanding and brilliant performances of the Oscar nominated actresses Angela Bassett and Felicty Huffman and Oscar Winner Patrícia Arquette. Recommended to the all the grown up sons that live far away from their mother. And in the end of the movie u're gonna miss her so much that u gonna call to your mom until she answer.

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