Mothering Sunday (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2021, Mothering Sunday is a drama and romance film directed by Eva Husson, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. On a warm spring day in 1924, house maid and foundling Jane Fairchild finds herself alone on Mother's Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven, are out and she has the rare chance to spend quality time with her secret lover. Paul is the boy from the manor house nearby, Jane's long-term love despite the fact that he's engaged to be married to another woman, a childhood friend and daughter of his parents' friends. But events that neither can foresee will change the course of Jane's life forever.
Who’s in it. Mothering Sunday stars Josh O'Connor as Paul Sheringham, Odessa Young as Jane Fairchild, Sope Dirisu as Donald and Glenda Jackson as Jane (Older), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Mothering Sunday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mothering Sunday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mothering Sunday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mothering Sunday (2021)?
- In US, Mothering Sunday is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mothering Sunday worth watching?
- Mothering Sunday holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mothering Sunday?
- Mothering Sunday stars Josh O'Connor, Odessa Young, Sope Dirisu, Glenda Jackson and Olivia Colman.
- When was Mothering Sunday released?
- Mothering Sunday was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.