The More You Ignore Me (2018) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2018, The More You Ignore Me is a comédie film directed by Keith English, running about 90 minutes. “You definitely can't choose your family!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.

Who’s in it. The More You Ignore Me stars Sheridan Smith as Gina Wilson, Mark Addy as Keith Wilson, Ella Hunt as Alice Wilson and Sally Phillips as Dr Marie Henty, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The More You Ignore Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The More You Ignore Me page.

If you liked it. Fans of The More You Ignore Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.