Motherhood

2009
PG-13
1h 30m

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4.6/10

4.8K

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In New York, blogger/parent Eliza Welsh (Thurman) desperately tries to manage two significant events: preparations for her daughter's sixth birthday party and the completion of an essay that might result in a lucrative new job.

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In Manhattan, a mother of two preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party has no idea of the challenges she's about to face in order to pull off the event.In Manhattan, a mother of two preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party has no idea of the challenges she's about to face in order to pull off the event.In Manhattan, a mother of two preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party has no idea of the challenges she's about to face in order to pull off the event.

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IMDb RATING

4.6/10

4.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Grossed $100,000 in the USA in 2009 and, in its UK opening weekend, took a total of £88 - equating to about 11 tickets sold, allegedly making this the lowest grossing film ever released in the UK.

Goofs
Eliza refers to Pylon as "The Pylons".

Quotes
Woman in Bakery Line: You have to admit it's your own fault. If you have named her Sophie or Ella you wouldn't be having this problem. But you gave her an Edna name.
Eliza: A what?
Woman in Bakery Line: You know, an Edna name? Like Mabel or Agnes or Velma...
Bakery Clerk: Yeah like lesbian librarian names.
Woman in Bakery Line: Don't you read the Crankypants Post? She did a whole thing last week about names, it was genius.
Eliza: Well, yes, I mean I do read her but I like other parenting blogs better. What about Bjorn Identity?
Woman in Bakery Line: That woman is so... I dunno. I think she's a feminist.
Eliza: Well, what could be worse than that? Anyway, Clara is not an Edna name, right?
Woman in Bakery Line: Let me guess, you named her after your favourite grandmother?
Eliza: Stop.

Connections
Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.29 (2009)

Soundtracks
Skip to My Lou
Traditional
Arranged by Joe Henry
Performed by Syd Straw

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A truthful reflection of everyday life for many people

This film is about a mother's hectic day, trying to fit everything she has to do in just 24 hours.

"Motherhood" details what a mother of two has to do in a day, from housework, organising her daughter's birthday party, shopping and writing. The events seem ordinary, but it successfully highlights the stress of being a mother and a housewife. It's a job that has no off office hours, no breaks and no days off. Their demands and difficulties of their roles are often underestimated and unappreciated. It reminds us that people need encouragement and acknowledgment to survive the mundane routine. It reminds us not to take love for granted.