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Motherhood

2009-01-21 · 90 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Drama

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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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 ThurmanUma ThurmanEliza Welsh
Minnie DriverMinnie DriverSheila
Anthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsAvery Welch
David SchallippDavid SchallippLucas Welch
Matthew SchallippLucas Welch
Daisy TahanDaisy TahanClara Welch
Alice DrummondAlice DrummondEdith
Stephanie SzostakStephanie SzostakFrench Neighbor
Kerry BishéKerry BishéGood Sharing Mom
Clea LewisClea LewisLily
Dale SoulesDale SoulesHester
Jodie FosterJodie FosterJodie Foster
Samantha BeeSamantha BeeAlison Hooper
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorAunjanue Ellis-TaylorSample Sale Friend
Jake M. SmithJake M. SmithSnotty Production Assistant (as Jake Smith)
Shannon BurkettWoman in Bakery Line
Arjun GuptaArjun GuptaMikesh

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