Four Mothers
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-13
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James McArdle
Edward
Fionnula Flanagan
Alma
Dearbhla Molloy
Jean
Paddy Glynn
Rosey
Stella McCusker
Maude
Niamh Cusack
Maura the Medium
Gaëtan Garcia
Raf
Rory O'Neill
Dermot
Gearoid Farrelly
Colm
Gordon Hickey
Billy
Leonora Lonsdale
Stacy
Anne Nolan
Dinner Lady
Nicola Devine
Dinner Lady
Carl Austin
Radio Host
Dane O'Sullivan
Ronan
Marie Ruane
Katie
Helena Browne
Lady in Residential Home
Brandon Felczer
Radio/Zoom Presenter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Russell Hobbs British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darren Thornton
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Thornton, Darren Thornton
- Original Score
- Stephen Rennicks, Hugh Drumm
- Original Title
- Four Mothers
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Port Pictures, Portobello Pictures, Break Out Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darren Thornton
Colin Thornton, Darren Thornton
Stephen Rennicks, Hugh Drumm
Tom Comerford
Gary Dollner, Gretta Ohle
Jack Sidey, Eric Abraham, Martina Niland
Department Leadership Roster
Darren Thornton
Director
Colin Thornton
Writer
Darren Thornton
Writer
Jack Sidey
Producer
Eric Abraham
Producer
Martina Niland
Producer
Gary Dollner
Editor
Gretta Ohle
Editor
Tom Comerford
Director of Photography
Stephen Rennicks
Original Music Composer
Hugh Drumm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Mothers
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What is Four Mothers 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 directed Four Mothers?
Four Mothers was directed by Darren Thornton.
Who stars in Four Mothers?
The principal cast of Four Mothers includes James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Paddy Glynn, Stella McCusker.
When was Four Mothers released and how long is it?
Four Mothers was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Four Mothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Four Mothers was composed by Stephen Rennicks, Hugh Drumm.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Four Mothers?
Four Mothers holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).