Keeping Mum
2005 · Movie · R · 103 min · ★ 6.7 · 55% critics
A distracted village pastor struggles to focus on an important sermon while his family life quietly falls apart around him. When a new housekeeper arrives, the household’s problems begin to shift in surprising ways, bringing dark humor, odd fixes, and a mix of warmth and chaos.
Also known as Keeping Mom
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-12-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 55/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (617 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy sly British black comedy, quirky village chaos, and a story that mixes warmth with dark humor; Not for you if you want nonstop laughs or a fast-moving plot, though fans of Bottle Rocket or Cosi may appreciate its offbeat charm.
Pros: strong cast; dark humor; warm heart | Cons: slow pace; uneven jokes; predictable setup
Themes
- golf
- killer
- housekeeper
- extramarital affair
- family conflict
Cast & crew
Rowan Atkinson
as Walter Goodfellow
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Gloria Goodfellow
Maggie Smith
as Grace Hawkins
Patrick Swayze
as Lance
Tamsin Egerton
as Holly Goodfellow
Toby Parkes
as Petey Goodfellow
Liz Smith
as Mrs. Parker
Emilia Fox
as Rosie Jones
James Booth
as Mr. Brown
- PM
Patrick Monckton
as Bob - Pond Workman
Directed by Niall Johnson