Marion Bridge

Released Apr 11, 2003

1h 30m

Drama

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76%

17 Reviews

Tomatometer

63%

1,000+ Ratings

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Driven away by dysfunction and repressed memories of child abuse at the hands of her father, recovering alcoholic Agnes (Molly Parker) returns home to Sydney, Nova Scotia, upon news that her ill mother, Rose (Marguerite McNeil), is expected to die soon. At home, the damaged Agnes joins her two equally scarred sisters, Theresa (Rebecca Jenkins) and Louise (Stacy Smith), in the caretaking responsibilities of their mother, a reunion that begins the process of emotional healing for the four women.

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I've seen this movie twice. It's a quiet film about a family. Strong performances from all of the actors.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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steve d

It is sweet and well acted. Surprisingly engaging.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A beautifully told tale. It gently unfolded, with wonderful acting and atmosphere. Very skillful directing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Leisurely-paced melodrama with good ensemble acting.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

A well done psychological portrait of a wounded family. The deepest secret still had to be hypothesized and is not overtly stated. Beautifully acted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

I actually liked this movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Wiebke von Carolsfeld

Director

Molly Parker

Agnes

Rebecca Jenkins

Theresa

Stacy Smith

Louise

Marguerite McNeil

Rose

Elliot Page

Joanie

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

A carefully drawn portrait of family life.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 18, 2003

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Janice Page

Boston Globe

A respectable addition to the tragic three sisters oeuvre.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 18, 2003

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Rick Groen

Globe and Mail

Always engaging and often compelling.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 18, 2003

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Brian Gibson

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

Too many scenes are colourless and unimaginative...There's a gap between the pedestrianism of life and the necessary dramatic tension of art [that] this film never bridges.

Dec 1, 2003

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Louis B. Hobson

Jam! Movies

Given Marion Bridge trots out almost every cliche of the chick flick, it is all the more remarkable that it works as well as it does.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 18, 2003

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

You'll like it because it's really intelligent.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 18, 2003

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Synopsis

Driven away by dysfunction and repressed memories of child abuse at the hands of her father, recovering alcoholic Agnes (Molly Parker) returns home to Sydney, Nova Scotia, upon news that her ill mother, Rose (Marguerite McNeil), is expected to die soon. At home, the damaged Agnes joins her two equally scarred sisters, Theresa (Rebecca Jenkins) and Louise (Stacy Smith), in the caretaking responsibilities of their mother, a reunion that begins the process of emotional healing for the four women.

Director: Wiebke von Carolsfeld
Screenwriter: Daniel MacIvor
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 11, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m