Maudie
2016 · Movie · PG-13 · 115 min · ★ 7.8 · 78% critics
Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis works as a live-in housekeeper for a fishmonger, and their unusual connection grows into something more. Set against a life on the edge of society, the story follows her journey from hardship toward recognition through art and love.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-06-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (585 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Maudie for its tender, art-focused emotions and strong performances; Not for you if you want fast plot or a light, purely uplifting romance like Cloudburst.
Pros: touching, beautifully cast; inspiring folk-art charm; heartfelt performances | Cons: slow pacing; uneven dialogue; some find it manipulative
Themes
- canada
- nova scotia, canada
- newfoundland and labrador
- romance
- art
- disability
- woman director
- bitter
- empathetic
- sympathetic
Cast & crew
Sally Hawkins
as Maud Lewis
Ethan Hawke
as Everett Lewis
Gabrielle Rose
as Aunt Ida
Billy MacLellan
as Frank
Zachary Bennett
as Charles Dowley
Kari Matchett
as Sandra
David Feehan
as Paul
Lawrence Barry
as Mr. Davis (Shopkeeper)
Marthe Bernard
as Kay
Greg Malone
as Mr. Hill
Directed by Aisling Walsh