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Motherhood

Motherhood

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Overview

In Manhattan, a mother of two preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party has no idea of the challenges she's about to face in order to pull off the event.

Directed by Katherine Dieckmann
Written by Katherine Dieckmann
Produced by Pamela Koffler, Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $727K

Top Cast

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Eliza Welsh

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

Sheila

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Avery Welch

David Schallipp

David Schallipp

Lucas Welch

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Matthew Schallipp

Lucas Welch

Daisy Tahan

Daisy Tahan

Clara Welch

Alice Drummond

Alice Drummond

Edith

Stephanie Szostak

Stephanie Szostak

French Neighbor

Kerry Bishé

Kerry Bishé

Good Sharing Mom

Clea Lewis

Clea Lewis

Lily

Themes & Keywords

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About Motherhood

Motherhood is a comedy, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of mother role, blog, woman director. Directed by Katherine Dieckmann, it stars Uma Thurman, Minnie Driver, Anthony Edwards. In Manhattan, a mother of two preparing for her daughter's sixth birthday party has no idea of the challenges she's about to face in order to pull off the event.

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