Mothering Sunday (film)

Mothering Sunday is a 2021 British romantic drama film, directed by Eva Husson, from a screenplay by Alice Birch, based on the novel of the same name by Graham Swift. The film stars Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Olivia Colman, and Colin Firth.

Mothering Sunday
Film poster
Directed byEva Husson
Screenplay byAlice Birch
Based onMothering Sunday
by Graham Swift
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJamie Ramsay
Edited byEmilie Orsini
Music byMorgan Kibby
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • 9 July 2021 (2021-07-09) (Cannes)
  • 12 November 2021 (2021-11-12) (United Kingdom)
Running time
110 minutes[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Mothering Sunday had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on 9 July 2021.

Cast

Production

In June 2020, it was announced Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Olivia Colman and Colin Firth had joined the cast of the film, with Eva Husson directing from a screenplay by Alice Birch.[2] In September 2020, Sope Dirisu joined the cast of the film, with Lionsgate set to distribute in the United Kingdom.[3]

Principal photography began in September 2020.[4] In May 2021, it was reported that Glenda Jackson would appear in the film.[5]

Release

In September 2020, Sony Pictures Classics acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[6]

Mothering Sunday had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on 9 July 2021.[7] It will have its US premiere at the Hamptons International Film Festival.[8] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on 19 November 2021.[9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 79% based on 62 reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10.[10] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]

At the 2021 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, it won the award for Outstanding Female-Led Feature.[12]

References
  1. "Mothering Sunday". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (25 June 2020). "'Mothering Sunday': Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Olivia Colman & Colin Firth Set For Drama From 'Carol' Producers & 'Succession' Scribe — Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (22 September 2020). "'Mothering Sunday': Lionsgate UK & 'Gangs Of London' Star Sope Dirisu Join Odessa Young, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth & Olivia Colman In Number 9 Films Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  4. MacNab, Geoffrey (18 September 2020). "Cameras roll on 'Mothering Sunday' as UK industry welcomes "single biggest indemnity fund in the world"". Screen International. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  5. Ritman, Alex (26 May 2021). "Glenda Jackson Honored With BIFA's Richard Harris Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (23 September 2020). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires 'Mothering Sunday' Starring Colin Firth, Olivia Colman & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  7. "The films of the Official Selection 2021". Cannes Film Festival. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  8. Rubin, Rebecca (1 September 2021). "'Mothering Sunday' Sets U.S. Premiere at Hamptons International Film Festival". Variety.
  9. D’Alessandro, Anthony (6 August 2021). "'Mothering Sunday': Sony Pictures Classics Sets Late Fall Debut For British Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  10. "Mothering Sunday". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  11. "Mothering Sunday Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  12. Donald Macdonald, "Sudbury entertainment briefs: New novel; Cinefest awards". Sudbury Star, 12 November 2021.
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