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Tully

  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
61K
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1,481
Charlize Theron in Tully (2018)
The film is about Marlo, a mother of three including a newborn, who is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant to the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully.
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A struggling mother of three forms an unexpected bond with the night nanny hired to help with her newborn baby.A struggling mother of three forms an unexpected bond with the night nanny hired to help with her newborn baby.A struggling mother of three forms an unexpected bond with the night nanny hired to help with her newborn baby.

  • Director
    • Jason Reitman
  • Writer
    • Diablo Cody
  • Stars
    • Charlize Theron
    • Mackenzie Davis
    • Ron Livingston
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    61K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,189
    1,481
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writer
      • Diablo Cody
    • Stars
      • Charlize Theron
      • Mackenzie Davis
      • Ron Livingston
    • 282User reviews
    • 270Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 28 nominations

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    Make Milk
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    Great Mom
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    Tully: I Make Milk
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    Tully: A Great Mom
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    Tully: Charlize Theron's Thoughts On Parenting (Featurette)
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    Tully: Diablo Cody On Her Inspiration To Write The Script
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    Tully: Jason Reitman On The Genesis Of The Project
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    Tully: Mackenzie Davis On The Story
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    Tully: Charlize Theron On Where The Film Finds Her Character 'Marlo'
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    Charlize Theron in Tully (2018)
    Charlize Theron, Lia Frankland, and Asher Miles Fallica in Tully (2018)
    Charlize Theron and Mackenzie Davis at an event for Tully (2018)
    Tamara Jenkins and Jason Reitman at an event for Tully (2018)
    Tamara Jenkins at an event for Tully (2018)
    Jason Reitman at an event for Tully (2018)
    Tamara Jenkins and Jason Reitman at an event for Tully (2018)
    Tully (2018)
    Tully (2018)
    Charlize Theron in Tully (2018)
    Charlize Theron, Ron Livingston, and Mackenzie Davis in Tully (2018)
    Charlize Theron in Tully (2018)

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    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Marlo…
    Mackenzie Davis
    Mackenzie Davis
    • Tully…
    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Drew…
    Asher Miles Fallica
    Asher Miles Fallica
    • Jonah
    Lia Frankland
    Lia Frankland
    • Sarah
    Mark Duplass
    Mark Duplass
    • Craig…
    Elaine Tan
    Elaine Tan
    • Elyse
    Gameela Wright
    Gameela Wright
    • Laurie
    Tattiawna Jones
    Tattiawna Jones
    • Violet…
    Stormy Ent
    • Shasta
    Maddie Dixon-Poirier
    Maddie Dixon-Poirier
    • Emmy
    Bella Star Choy
    • Greta
    Dominic Good
    • Dash
    Joshua Pak
    Joshua Pak
    • Dallas
    Em Haine
    Em Haine
    • Barista
    • (as Emily Haine)
    Marceline Hugot
    Marceline Hugot
    • Nosy Customer
    Colleen Wheeler
    Colleen Wheeler
    • Dr. Smythe
    Jess Tolon
    • Princess
    • Director
      • Jason Reitman
    • Writer
      • Diablo Cody
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    • Trivia
      Charlize Theron gained 50 pounds for the role. She adhered to an excessive diet of junk food, processed foods, In-N-Out Burger, and milkshakes. Theron would eat macaroni and cheese at 2 a.m. to help keep on the weight. Theron said that her youngest child had mistaken her for being pregnant, given the extensive weight gain, and that it took a year and a half for her to shed the weight.
    • Goofs
      Early in the film, an elderly woman looks disapprovingly at the main character ordering a decaf coffee (after telling her that caffeine is bad for the fetus). In fact, caffeine is bad primarily because it raises blood pressure without providing any nutrients to the fetus. This is not the case with decaf coffee. The blood pressure change associated with decaf coffee is not statistically significant and puts the baby at no risk of harm. Theoretically, if a pregnant mother drank dozens of cups of decaf coffee it *might* increase her blood pressure but it is very unlikely (not to mention very difficult to actually achieve that level of consumption). Most experts agree that caffeine is safe during pregnancy if limited to 200 mg or less per day.
    • Quotes

      Marlo: I bet you have big plans. I mean, your 20s are great. They are, but then your 30s come around the corner like a garbage truck at 5:00 AM.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Amazing Movies You Missed This Spring (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Ride into the Sun (Demo Version)
      Written by John Cale (as John Davies Cale), Sterling Morrison (as Holmes Sterling Morrison), Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker

      Performed by The Velvet Underground

      Published by Garnant Music and Oakfield Avenue Music LTD

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing

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    7/10
    4.0 out of 5 stars Theron shines, and Cody's script is full of great moments. A near gem that's very watchable and enjoyable.
    TULLY is a funny and frustrating look at motherhood through the eyes of a very tired, borderline post-partum depressed mom, played by Charlize Theron. We first meet Theron when she's very pregnant, and already very stressed taking care of the two kids she has already. A nervous daughter who is smart but way too hard on herself, and a son who clearly is "on the spectrum" somewhere, and is becoming a real problem at his private school. A school his parents can't really afford. The baby that's on its way is clearly seen as a mixed blessing at best by Theron and her somewhat absent husband (played by Ron Livingston.)

    The baby arrives, and sure enough, it's too much for Theron to handle. Her brother (Mark Duplass), who is doing QUITE well in business, suggests she hire a night nanny (a gift from him)...essentially a person who will take care of your newborn during the night so you can get a good night's sleep yourself. Reluctant at first, but finally buckling to her own crushing exhaustion, Tully enters Theron's life. Mackenzie Davis plays Tully as a nearly perfect answer to Tully's need. She is empathetic. She is patient. She is understanding & funny. And most importantly, she takes care of the baby, cleans the house and even makes snacks for the kids. Theron finally gets some sleep. And with sleep, she re-engages with her household...finally serving something other than frozen pizza for dinner, being attentive to her older kids and just generally being in a better mood.

    Much of the film revolves around the amusing night-time conversations between Theron and Tully, and an unusual friendship develops. It is here that the dialogue (from Oscar winner Diablo Cody) really sparkles. We come to feel the relationship between these two women very closely, and invest our attention into looking forward to what happens next, and next, and next. There are amusing surprises in store.

    Director Jason Reitman keeps things moving along briskly. This indie-spirit film moves at the clip of a mainstream movie...making it extremely engaging. Theron is really terrific, and throws herself into this unflattering role in a way that makes us sympathize for her greatly even while we're frustrated by some of her actions. Davis is delightful as the free-spirited Tully, and Livingston, in his understated way, makes for a good foil. The actors playing Theron's kids are very sharp as well. This is a movie that really delights the viewer with excellent performances that are sparked by a script with heart and a fair amount of wit.

    Why not 5 stars? It's a close call, really. I docked it a half star or so because some of the scenes of chaos in Theron's life are perhaps just a bit too broad and hard to believe. Cody has written them on a very fine line between believable and "too much." That teetering takes some of the film's potential power away. Specifically, scenes between Theron and various leaders at her son's school paint the school officials with a very big "villain" brush, and with no subtlety. And I like Mark Duplass in some things, but his characteristic smugness makes him too one-dimensional in this film.

    These gripes aside, TULLY is amusing, sometimes sad and VERY frequently surprising. It takes you down a few predictable roads, which only makes the surprise detours all the more impactful. It's absolutely worth checking out, especially for just about anyone who has had to raise kids.
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    • Release date
      • May 4, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuộc Chiến Bỉm Sữa
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • BRON Studios
      • Right of Way Films
      • Denver and Delilah Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,369,755
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,282,610
      • May 6, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,636,462
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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