Mr. Church
Mr. Church

Mr. Church

2016Movie104 minEnglish

A unique friendship develops when a little girl and her dying mother inherit a cook - Mr. Church. What begins as an arrangement that should only last six months, instead spans fifteen years.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users70%
Director: Bruce BeresfordGenres: Comedy-Drama, Drama

Plot Summary

A man is hired by a dying woman to cook for her and her daughter for six months. Over the next several years, a profound friendship blossoms between the three as they navigate life's challenges together. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection.

Critical Reception

Mr. Church received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed towards Eddie Murphy's performance. However, many critics found the film's plot to be overly sentimental and predictable, and some felt it did not fully explore its promising premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Eddie Murphy delivers a surprisingly nuanced and moving performance.
  • The film's narrative is often too predictable and sentimental for its own good.
  • Despite its flaws, the movie offers moments of warmth and emotional resonance.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a heartwarming and touching story, with many appreciating Eddie Murphy's lead role. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit slow or overly sentimental, but the emotional core of the story resonated positively with most.

Fun Fact

Eddie Murphy's performance in 'Mr. Church' marked one of his most dramatic roles in years, moving away from his typical comedic characters.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I never noticed this movie around the time it came out, but I think Eddie Murphy is always worth a look, so I belatedly did just that. I thought this movie was okay, but it didn’t grab me by the heart like I think it meant to, and I am n...
Reno

Reno

**People come together for a reason, but stay together for no reason.** According to me this film was silently made. I mean we only anticipate big production films and current famous director, actors' films, particularly the science fict...