Mary and Martha
“Two mothers lose their sons to malaria.”
Synopsis
Wealthy American housewife Mary Morgan takes her bullied son George out of school for home education,including a trip to Southern Africa. Whilst in Mozambique George is bitten by a mosquito which crawls through a hole in his net and dies of malaria. After his funeral at home Mary feels a compulsion to return to Africa where she meets English woman Martha O'Connell,whose 24 year old son Ben, a teacher with voluntary service overseas,has also died of malaria. Ben gave his net to one of his pupils,believing adults cannot catch malaria. The two women are shocked to see the high death rate caused by the disease and,whilst Martha stays in Africa as a voluntary helper,Mary petitions the American government to change things. Martha turns up at Mary's house unannounced and,helped by Mary's ex-diplomat father,they address a senate committee on health spending,persuading them to do more to combat malaria. They meet with some success though a coda states that much more can be done.
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Mary And Martha 2013 Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-15
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Hilary Swank
Mary
Brenda Blethyn
Martha
Sam Claflin
Ben
Frank Grillo
Peter
James Woods
Mary's Father
Adam Neill
Teacher
Stephen Jennings
Principal
Chandler McIntyre
Hannah
Stephanie Faracy
Head of Committee
Melissa Ponzio
Alice
Simone White
Tracy
Dominika Jablonska
Pilates Teacher
Thembekile Mthembu
Orphan Girl
Thembeka Mthembu
Orphan Girl
Elaine Nalee
Senator's Secretary
Bea Miller
Funeral Singer
Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele
Patience
Peter Jurasik
Pastor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Curtis
- Original Title
- Mary and Martha
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC, HBO Films, Universal Television, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Richard Curtis
Roberto De Angelis
Lisa Bruce, Hilary Bevan Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Bruce
Producer
Hilary Bevan Jones
Producer
Phillip Noyce
Director
Richard Curtis
Writer
Roberto De Angelis
Director of Photography
Beth A. Rubino
Production Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary and Martha
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What is Mary and Martha about?
Wealthy American housewife Mary Morgan takes her bullied son George out of school for home education,including a trip to Southern Africa. Whilst in Mozambique George is bitten by a mosquito which crawls through a hole in his net and dies of malaria. After his funeral at home Mary feels a compulsion to return to Africa where she meets English woman Martha O'Connell,whose 24 year old son Ben, a teacher with voluntary service overseas,has also died of malaria. Ben gave his net to one of his pupils,believing adults cannot catch malaria. The two women are shocked to see the high death rate caused by the disease and,whilst Martha stays in Africa as a voluntary helper,Mary petitions the American government to change things. Martha turns up at Mary's house unannounced and,helped by Mary's ex-diplomat father,they address a senate committee on health spending,persuading them to do more to combat malaria. They meet with some success though a coda states that much more can be done.
Who directed Mary and Martha?
Mary and Martha was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Mary and Martha?
The principal cast of Mary and Martha includes Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn, Sam Claflin, Frank Grillo, James Woods.
When was Mary and Martha released and how long is it?
Mary and Martha was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mary and Martha?
Mary and Martha holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).