Tully
2018 · Movie · R · 95 min · ★ 6.8 · 81% critics
A mother of three, including a newborn, is overwhelmed and hesitant when her brother arranges a night nanny to help her through the pressure of motherhood. As she struggles at first, she quickly forms a close bond with the nanny, who brings both unexpected support and challenging change to her nights and routines.
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-05-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (1,524 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Tully if you want an adult, character-driven look at motherhood with a mix of funny and unsettling moments; Not for you if you want a light comedy, or if you prefer straightforward family dramas like Young Adult or Ghostlight.
Pros: empathetic motherhood focus; strong lead performances; engaging, funny moments | Cons: thinly drawn support; script can feel uneven; tone shifts may disappoint
Themes
- new york city
- baby
- husband wife relationship
- parent child relationship
- pregnancy
- autism
- bisexuality
- nanny
- melancholy
- motherhood
- postpartum depression
- optimistic
Cast & crew
Charlize Theron
as Marlo Moreau
Mackenzie Davis
as Tully
Ron Livingston
as Drew Moreau
Mark Duplass
as Craig
Asher Miles Fallica
as Jonah Moreau
Lia Frankland
as Sarah Moreau
Elaine Tan
as Elyse
Gameela Wright
as Laurie
Tattiawna Jones
as Violet
Stormy Ent
as Shasta
Directed by Jason Reitman