Film
Four Mothers (15)
Dir. Darren Thornton, Ireland, 2025, 89 mins. Cast. James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy.
Edward is a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success but juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother Alma is complicated. As the excitement of a US book tour builds, he is suddenly faced with an unexpected twist—his three friends decide to take an impromptu Pride getaway to Spain, leaving their own elderly mothers in his care. Over a lively and chaotic weekend, Edward must navigate the balance between his rising career and caring for four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
Winner of the BFI London Film Festival Audience Award, this uplifting comedy-drama follows an unlikely found family on an emotionally charged journey of self-discovery and acceptance. A wonderful, funny, warm film, full of love.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Edward is a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success but juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother Alma is complicated. As the excitement of a US book tour builds, he is suddenly faced with an unexpected twist—his three friends decide to take an impromptu Pride getaway to Spain, leaving their own elderly mothers in his care. Over a lively and chaotic weekend, Edward must navigate the balance between his rising career and caring for four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.
Winner of the BFI London Film Festival Audience Award, this uplifting comedy-drama follows an unlikely found family on an emotionally charged journey of self-discovery and acceptance. A wonderful, funny, warm film, full of love.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
