Four Mothers (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2025, Four Mothers is a comedy and drama film directed by Darren Thornton, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Four Mothers stars James McArdle as Edward, Fionnula Flanagan as Alma, Dearbhla Molloy as Jean and Paddy Glynn as Rosey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Four Mothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Mothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Mothers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Mothers (2025)?
- In GB, Four Mothers is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Four Mothers worth watching?
- Four Mothers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Four Mothers?
- Four Mothers stars James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Paddy Glynn and Stella McCusker.
- When was Four Mothers released?
- Four Mothers was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.