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  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 43 m
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 43 m

Summary Based on the true story of Louisa Gould, the drama is set during World War II on the Nazi-occupied island of Jersey. Lou took in an escaped Russian POW and hid him over the war's course. The tension mounts as it becomes clear that Churchill will not risk an assault to recapture the British soil, and the island-community spirit begins to ...

Directed By: Christopher Menaul

Written By: Jenny Lecoat

  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 43 m
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 43 m

Another Mother's Son

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
50
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Summary Based on the true story of Louisa Gould, the drama is set during World War II on the Nazi-occupied island of Jersey. Lou took in an escaped Russian POW and hid him over the war's course. The tension mounts as it becomes clear that Churchill will not risk an assault to recapture the British soil, and the island-community spirit begins to ...

Directed By: Christopher Menaul

Written By: Jenny Lecoat

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Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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75% Mixed
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Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
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75% Mixed
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0% Negative
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80
Apr 9, 2017
The solemn score, plucky Brits and nasty Nazis are all familiar, but there’s a lived-in feel that transcends cliché.
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60
Apr 9, 2017
A decent, heartfelt, robustly presented drama.
By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW
40
Apr 9, 2017
Jenny Lecoat’s script admits to being a fictionalised version of Louisa Gould’s heroic martyrdom, but it’s one with an unfortunate air of unreality.
By Tim Robey FULL REVIEW
40
Apr 9, 2017
We’re all for true, inspirational stories of courage in defiance of evil. But sheesh, this World War II drama is at least as irritating as it is uplifting.
By Angie Errigo FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Bill Kenwright Films
Duration 1 h 43 m
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Tagline Jersey, 1942.
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