Girls Weekend
Girls Weekend

Girls Weekend

2019Movie12 minEnglish

When a queer daughter returns home to Las Vegas for a "girls weekend" with her estranged homophobic sister and people-pleasing mother, her gun-toting dad lets it slip that her mother's cancer is back with a vengeance, forcing her to decide whether or not she can rejoin her family.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Laura HolidayGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Four estranged mothers reunite for a weekend getaway in a lavish countryside estate, hoping to reconnect and resolve their past conflicts. As old tensions resurface, they are forced to confront their individual struggles and complicated relationships with their daughters. The weekend becomes a journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and rediscovering their bonds.

Critical Reception

Girls Weekend received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. Praised for its strong female ensemble cast and relatable themes of motherhood and female friendship, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, while others appreciated its heartfelt approach and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Highlights the complexities and rewards of female friendships and maternal bonds.
  • Features strong performances from its lead actresses, particularly Kim Cattrall.
  • While emotionally resonant, the narrative occasionally treads familiar dramatic territory.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's focus on female relationships and the performances of the cast. Many found the story to be heartwarming and relatable, though some wished for a more original plot.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at a picturesque estate in the English countryside, adding to the luxurious and isolated atmosphere of the characters' reunion.

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