The Good Mother
The Good Mother

The Good Mother

1988Movie104 minEnglish

After finding a sexually liberated boyfriend, a divorced woman gets sued over daughter's custody, by her ex, who claims that her lover has a bad influence on the kid.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Director: Leonard NimoyGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Anna Christy, a recently divorced mother, falls in love with a charming Irish artist named Leo. As their relationship deepens, Anna faces challenges from her conservative family and her ex-husband, who objects to her new partner's bohemian lifestyle and his alleged drug use. Anna must navigate societal judgment and personal doubts to protect her love and her future.

Critical Reception

The Good Mother received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Diane Keaton's performance but finding the narrative somewhat predictable and melodramatic. It was not a major box office success, but it garnered attention for its exploration of themes of love, family, and societal expectations in the late 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Diane Keaton delivers a compelling performance as a woman navigating a complex romantic and familial situation.
  • The film's exploration of love versus societal judgment is earnest but occasionally heavy-handed.
  • Despite some dramatic shortcomings, the central romance offers a tender, albeit conventional, appeal.

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Fun Fact

Director Leonard Nimoy, known for his role as Spock in Star Trek, also directed other films like 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home' and 'Three Men and a Baby'.

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