Mental
2012 · Movie · NR · 116 min · ★ 5.6 · 43% critics
When a troubled mother is suddenly removed from the home, a stressed father brings in an unpredictable drifter to care for his five daughters. Her chaotic style shakes up the whole household, turning a wild family crisis into a funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey.
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Critic score
- 43/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.6/10 (85 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like quirky comedy-drama with chaotic energy, big feelings, and a warm message about being different, especially if titles like Madame or Landline work for you; Not for you if you want a straightforward, gentle comedy.
Pros: bold offbeat humor; heartfelt undercurrent; lively performances | Cons: uneven tone shifts; a bit too long; humor may divide
Themes
- mental illness
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2012 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2012 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2012 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 2012 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2012 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 2012 · nominated
Cast & crew
Liev Schreiber
as Trevor Blundell
Toni Collette
as Shaz
Caroline Goodall
as Doris
Anthony LaPaglia
as Barry Moochmore
Kerry Fox
as Nancy
Rebecca Gibney
as Shirley
Hayley Magnus
as Donna
Nicole Freeman
as Leanne
Chelsea Bennett
as Kayleen
Bethany Whitmore
as Jane
Directed by P.J. Hogan