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Maudie
2016 115 min Ireland, Canada PG-13 12+
★7.8
Drama, Romance, History
Director: Aisling Walsh
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Description
Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in love with a fishmonger while working for him as a live-in housekeeper.
US Gross:
$6.17M
Worldwide:
$6.17M
Starring
Sally Hawkins
Actor
Ethan Hawke
Actor
Zachary Bennett
Actor
Awards
25 wins & 17 nominations total
Key opinion
Maudie is a deeply touching biographical drama that celebrates the resilient spirit of folk artist Maud Lewis through a quiet, unpretentious lens. Driven by transformative lead performances, the film finds profound beauty and emotional resonance in the raw, authentic depiction of an unconventional love story.
| Acting | Sally Hawkins delivers a masterclass in physical acting, fully embodying Maud's physical limitations while projecting an irrepressible inner vitality. | |
| Screenplay | The script avoids cheap sentimentality, presenting a pragmatic and grounded look at the struggles of poverty and illness. | |
| Acting | Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins create a complex, non-traditional relationship that evolves with genuine emotional weight. | |
| Direction | The direction uses a deliberate, contemplative pace to mirror the quiet observation required by Maud's artistic process. | |
| Production | The production design effectively captures the transformation of the characters' cramped living space into a vibrant canvas of artistic expression. |