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Blackbird (2019)
Director: Roger Michell
Cast: Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Mia Wasikowska, Sam Neill
6.6
64%Runtime98 min
Rating15
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A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Blackbird (2019) received a mixed critical reception, with a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's IMDb rating of 6.6/10 indicates a somewhat positive audience response. The drama about a terminally ill mother inviting her family for a final gathering was directed by Roger Michell.
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Directed by the acclaimed Roger Michell, 'Blackbird' (2019) is a poignant family drama that features powerhouse performances from Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, and Mia Wasikowska. The film's exploration of a terminally ill mother's final gathering with her daughters offers a nuanced and emotionally resonant look at the complexities of familial relationships.
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Blackbird is a 2019 American drama film directed by Roger Michell and written by Christian Torpe. It is a remake of the 2014 Danish film Silent Heart, also written by Torpe. It stars Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Mia Wasikowska, Lindsay Duncan, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Sam Neill. A family of three generations gather over a weekend to say goodbye to its matriarch Lily, who suffers from an incurable disease. With the help of her husband Paul, Lily has chosen to pursue euthanasia when the weekend is over. But as the end approaches, their mother's decision becomes more and more difficult to handle for her two daughters, and old conflicts resurface.
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