Four Mothers

Four Mothers

Directed by Darren Thornton

Produced by Port Pictures, Portobello Pictures

202589 min6.8 / 10

A warm, energetic comedy-drama about a gay novelist juggling career ambitions and caregiving, built on found-family bonds and the chaos of four strong-willed mothers.

Edward, a gay novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother, finally finds himself on the brink of literary success. With pressure to go on a US book tour mounting, the last thing Edward needs is his friends jetting off to Spain for an impromptu Pride holiday, leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.

Questions people ask

  • Is Four Mothers violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Four Mothers scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Four Mothers easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Four Mothers end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Four Mothers sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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