Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- chaotic
- weekend viewing
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly praise the film’s central performances and compassionate premise, while some reservations concern its uneven tonal control.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Edward must manage his own mother alongside three eccentric older women while considering a major career opportunity.
Edward is a gay novelist whose relationships and responsibilities are woven into his family life in Dublin.
The caregiving crisis unfolds over one chaotic weekend, concentrating Edward's competing obligations.
Three unconventional older women and Edward's mother create the central ensemble dynamic.
Films like Four Mothers, and why
The Savages
Shared elder caregiving conflict, family obligation, compassionate dramedy, and bittersweet emotional register.
The Farewell
Shared intergenerational family tension, cultural displacement, intimate humor, and heartfelt caregiving themes.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Shared warm ensemble comedy, older characters, personal reinvention, and uplifting emotional tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Darren Thornton
- Release Date
- 2025-04-04
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (26)
Cast
- James McArdle
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Dearbhla Molloy
- Paddy Glynn
- Stella McCusker
- Niamh Cusack
- Gaëtan Garcia
- Rory O'Neill
- Gearoid Farrelly
- Gordon Hickey
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Pijama Films
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Four Mothers about?
- A gay Dublin novelist’s career ambitions collide with an unexpectedly unruly weekend of family caregiving.
- What is Four Mothers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Four Mothers as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Four Mothers violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Four Mothers.
- What did critics think of Four Mothers?
- Critics broadly praise the film’s central performances and compassionate premise, while some reservations concern its uneven tonal control.
- Which films are like Four Mothers?
- Films with a similar feel include The Savages, The Farewell, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
- How long is Four Mothers?
- Four Mothers runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Four Mothers?
- In United States, Four Mothers is available to rent or buy from Pijama Films.
