Release Year: 2016

Rating: 7.7/10 ( voted)

Critic's Score: /100

Director: Aisling Walsh

Stars: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, Kari Matchett

Storyline
An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeeper while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the community.

Cast:
Ethan Hawke - Everett Lewis
Sally Hawkins - Maud Lewis
Kari Matchett - Sandra
Zachary Bennett - Charles Dowley
Gabrielle Rose - Aunt Ida
Billy MacLellan - Frank
Marthe Bernard - Kay
Lawrence Barry - Mr. Davis (Shopkeeper)
Greg Malone - Mr. Hill
David Feehan - Paul
Nik Sexton - Steven (CBC Reporter)
Mike Daly - Man at Bar
Brian Marler - Doctor
Judy Hancock - Ida's Nurse
Denise Sinnott - Hospital Nurse

Taglines: Without love, there is no purpose.

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Country: Ireland, Canada

Language: English

Release Date: 3 Jan 2016

Filming Locations: the Goulds, St. John's, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Box Office Details

Budget: €4,993,020 (estimated)

Runtime: 115 min

Trivia:
Sally Hawkins' name was the first one director Aisling Walsh wrote down to play the lead role. She says of Hawkins, "Sally can transform herself utterly when she takes on a role. She becomes it. That has been one of the most incredible things about this project." See more »

Goofs:
Despite the fact when in the hospital near the film's end, the year is 1970, there are shots of a modern doorknob, folder holder on the wall, and automatic door sensor. See more »

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Rating: 10/10

Maud (Sally Hawkins) is different...and she's been treated as someone who is not only different, but not capable. Having had enough of this, she ventures out on her own and takes a job as a housekeeper for a local fish monger (Ethan Hawke). The two have an unusual relationship, but like knots in a rope, they work themselves out and they find a strong bond. Her artistic skills are allowed to flourish and thanks to the keen eye of a summer resident, her popularity grows.

"Maudie" is one of those films that just makes you feel good throughout its entirety. Even with the harsh realities that seem to be inflicted upon Maud, nothing can quell the light that shines so brightly from within this effervescent woman. She's smart, witty, and talented, all blanketed by her shyness and humble attitude.

This is a beautiful film, from the style to the narrative, creating what we love about going to the movies...it pulls you into the story, allowing you to truly care, connect, and love the characters, and in the end, have knowledge about a remarkable artist.

I haven't been this emotionally connected to and moved by a film since "Philomena." With exceptional performances and a well-told story, this is a film not to be missed.

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