

Motherhood
2009-01-21 · 90 min · ★ 5.0
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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Production details
- Directors
- Katherine Dieckmann
- Production companies
- John Wells Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 726,936
Top Cast
Uma ThurmanEliza Welsh
Minnie DriverSheila
Anthony EdwardsAvery Welch
David SchallippLucas Welch
Daisy TahanClara Welch
Alice DrummondEdith
Stephanie SzostakFrench Neighbor
Kerry BishéGood Sharing Mom
Clea LewisLily
Dale SoulesHester
Jodie FosterJodie Foster
Samantha BeeAlison Hooper
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorSample Sale Friend
Jake M. SmithSnotty Production Assistant (as Jake Smith)
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