About Sarah
About Sarah

About Sarah

1998Movie93 minEnglish

When the matriarch of the family suddenly dies, custody of a mentally disabled mother is inherited by her normal daughter.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Mark WatersGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Sarah, a young woman grappling with career and romantic uncertainties, finds herself in a series of comical and poignant situations as she navigates her late twenties. The film follows her as she tries to figure out her life, career, and the men who enter it. Ultimately, she must confront her own desires and fears to find happiness.

Critical Reception

About Sarah received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding it to be a predictable and uninspired romantic comedy. While some praised the lead performance, the overall consensus was that the film lacked originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a generic plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Joanna Going delivers a charming performance, but it's not enough to save the movie.
  • A forgettable entry in the romantic comedy genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'About Sarah' is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews. General consensus from available reviews suggests it was a mild and unremarkable romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of director Mark Waters' earliest feature directorial efforts before he went on to direct more commercially successful films like 'Mean Girls' and 'Freaky Friday'.

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