Mommy

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Mommy

R

2015

2h 19m

Drama

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A peculiar neighbor (Suzanne Clément) offers hope to a recent widow (Anne Dorval) who is struggling to raise a teenager (Antoine-Olivier Pilon) who is unpredictable and, sometimes, violent.

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Critics Consensus

As challenging as it is rewarding, Mommy finds writer-director Xavier Dolan taking another impressive step forward.

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Philippa Hawker

The Age (Australia)

Apr 9, 2015

4.5/5

The cinematic frame might have contracted, but there's a kind of ferocious compassion in Dolan's vision, and its embrace is startlingly wide.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Apr 9, 2015

3.5/5

Dolan loves close-ups and he gives his actors every chance to demonstrate their talent for ringing the emotional changes in a single take.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Mar 22, 2015

4/5

Dorval and Clément are both exceptional, their brilliantly controlled performances contrasting with the explosive energy of rising star Pilon, who looks set to burst out of the screen and into the auditorium.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Aug 2, 2024

The final act of this film is simply some of the best filmmaking I saw in all of 2015...

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

Jun 22, 2023

3/5

Mommy ratifies Dolan's immense talent, his ability to intensely direct actors and his tireless creativity, but also his capriciousness and superfluous aesthetic, which often make him lose focus of what is essential. [Full review in Spanish]

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Alex Denney

NME (New Musical Express)

Apr 22, 2021

4.5/5

...for all of Steve's livewire energy, the hero of Mommy is never in doubt. Anne Dorval is simply amazing as the indomitable Die...

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Cinema S

@cinema_sensei Sep 29, 2026

I was blown away by how painfully real and chaotic this felt. Sure, it runs a little long and gets hyper-dramatic at times, but the sheer emotional honesty carries every single frame. When the screen physically expands during that burst of joy, it’s pure cinematic magic. The ending is an absolute gut-punch that left me completely speechless - a deeply moving, thought-provoking look at love, burden, and survival.

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Milox B

@Milox Feb 14, 2026

Très émouvant, très bien filmé, très bien joué, l'histoire est vraiment belle 👏👏

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Lauren K

@RT23521531 Aug 31, 2025

Didn't finish. Acting is poorly overdone. Characters aren't believable. Wouldn't watch if I was paid $1k.

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Nicole S.

@nxc4le Jul 30, 2025

the french knew what they were doing with this masterpiece

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Vixo S

@vixo_six Jul 16, 2025

Mommy left me absolutely amazed. It stands out for its incredible story and its complex yet deeply human characters. The performances are one of its greatest strengths, because everything feels natural and authentic, making it easy to empathize with what the characters are going through. The direction is also remarkable. The use of the 1:1 aspect ratio is not just a visual choice, but a powerful narrative tool, especially in the moment when the frame changes and the emotion becomes even stronger. It is one of those technical decisions that truly adds meaning to the story. The music also deserves praise, with song choices that perfectly capture the film’s emotional intensity, especially during the ending. Mommy is a stunning and unforgettable film, and I regret not having watched it sooner.

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Ardi J

@RT18626558 Mar 6, 2025

A film I watched in 2020 on a rainy midnight. I was completely immersed in it… and I cried. An epic film by Xavier Dolan, created when he was just 23 years old. This is an extraordinary masterpiece. If anyone asks me, 'What is the best film?'—this is my answer! I say it with pride.

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Synopsis

A peculiar neighbor (Suzanne Clément) offers hope to a recent widow (Anne Dorval) who is struggling to raise a teenager (Antoine-Olivier Pilon) who is unpredictable and, sometimes, violent.

Director: Xavier Dolan
Producer: Xavier Dolan, Nancy Grant
Screenwriter: Xavier Dolan, Xavier Dolan
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC)
Rating: R (Sexual References|Language Throughout|Some Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.4M
Runtime: 2h 19m

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