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Herself

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 37m
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Herself (2020)
Single mother Sandra (Clare Dunne) escapes her abusive partner with her two young children, only to find herself trapped in temporary accommodation. After months of struggling, she draws inspiration from one of her daughter’s bedtime stories and hits upon the idea of self-building an affordable home. She finds an architect who provides her with plans and is offered land by Peggy (Harriet Walter), a woman she cleans for. Aido (Conleth Hill), a building contractor, appears willing to help, too. But as her past rears its head in the form of Gary (Ian Lloyd Anderson), her possessive ex, and as bureaucrats fight back against her independent spirit, will Sandra be able to rebuild her life from the ground up?
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A young mother escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system. She sets out to build her own home and in the process rebuilds her life and re-discovers herself.A young mother escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system. She sets out to build her own home and in the process rebuilds her life and re-discovers herself.A young mother escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system. She sets out to build her own home and in the process rebuilds her life and re-discovers herself.

IMDb RATING
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3.1K
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  • Director
    • Phyllida Lloyd
  • Writers
    • Clare Dunne(story by)
    • Malcolm Campbell
  • Stars
    • Molly McCann
    • Clare Dunne
    • Ruby Rose O'Hara
Top credits
  • Director
    • Phyllida Lloyd
  • Writers
    • Clare Dunne(story by)
    • Malcolm Campbell
  • Stars
    • Molly McCann
    • Clare Dunne
    • Ruby Rose O'Hara
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos6

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:31
    Official Trailer
    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:55
    International Trailer
    Herself
    Trailer 2:33
    Herself
    Herself
    Trailer 1:56
    Herself
    Innovative Films the 2021 Oscars Missed for Best Picture
    Clip 3:00
    Innovative Films the 2021 Oscars Missed for Best Picture
    Herself
    Clip 1:41
    Herself

    Photos29

    Herself (2020)
    Ian Lloyd Anderson, Clare Dunne, and Molly McCann in Herself (2020)
    Herself (2020)
    Herself (2020)
    Herself (2020)
    Sharon Horgan at an event for Herself (2020)
    Kim Yutani at an event for Herself (2020)
    Clare Dunne at an event for Herself (2020)
    Phyllida Lloyd at an event for Herself (2020)
    Harriet Walter, Sharon Horgan, Phyllida Lloyd, and Clare Dunne at an event for Herself (2020)
    Jack Nolan and Clare Dunne at an event for Herself (2020)
    Harriet Walter at an event for Herself (2020)

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    Molly McCann
    Molly McCann
    • Mollyas Molly
    Clare Dunne
    Clare Dunne
    • Sandraas Sandra
    Ruby Rose O'Hara
    Ruby Rose O'Hara
    • Emmaas Emma
    Ian Lloyd Anderson
    Ian Lloyd Anderson
    • Garyas Gary
    Shadaan Felfeli
    • Shop Keeperas Shop Keeper
    Harriet Walter
    Harriet Walter
    • Peggyas Peggy
    Cathy Belton
    Cathy Belton
    • Joas Jo
    Art Kearns
    Art Kearns
    • John the Pub Landlordas John the Pub Landlord
    Ericka Roe
    Ericka Roe
    • Amyas Amy
    Anita Petry
    • Rosaas Rosa
    Lorcan Cranitch
    Lorcan Cranitch
    • Michaelas Michael
    Tina Kellegher
    Tina Kellegher
    • Tinaas Tina
    Donking Rongavilla
    • Lazloas Lazlo
    Eimear Morrissey
    Eimear Morrissey
    • Grumpy Woman in Queueas Grumpy Woman in Queue
    Ger Carey
    • Landlordas Landlord
    Liz Fitzgibbon
    Liz Fitzgibbon
    • Homeless Woman in Car Parkas Homeless Woman in Car Park
    Damien Kearney
    • Homeless Man in Car Parkas Homeless Man in Car Park
    Sean Duggan
    Sean Duggan
    • Ciaran Crowleyas Ciaran Crowley
    • Director
      • Phyllida Lloyd
    • Writers
      • Clare Dunne(story by)
      • Malcolm Campbell
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    A young mother escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system. She sets out to build her own home and in the process rebuilds her life and re-discovers herself.
    mother daughter relationshiplittle girlbuilding a houseabusive husbandhusband hits his wife155 more
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      • Life under construction.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some domestic violence
    • Parents guide

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    • Quotes

      Judge McBride: I understand Molly has witnessed something she shouldn't, but I cannot condone parental alienation.

    • Connections
      References Grand Designs (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Chandelier
      Performed by Sia
      Written by Sia (as Sia Furler) and Jesse Shatkin
      Published by EMI Music Publishing/Sony ATV Music Publishing Ltd
      Courtesy of Monkey Puzzle Records, under exclusive license to RCA Records
      Licensed by Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Terrific performance
    Clare Dunne is excellent in this film. Her vulnerability and trauma are palpable. The story, which she wrote, is a bit formulaic. But it's a worthy film. There are some corny and melodramatic moments. But the heart of the film is true.
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    • steviegjd
    • Jan 8, 2021

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    • Release date
      • January 8, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Volver a empezar (Herself)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
      • Element Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $776,517
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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