Mr. Church

PG-13

Released Sep 16, 2016

1h 44m

Comedy

Drama

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2,500+ Ratings

When a young girl and her dying mother are joined by a black male cook who comes to live with them, little do they know that their lives are about to change forever.

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Valerie Complex

Black Girl Nerds

Man, this type of role is really out of pocket for Eddie Murphy. He isn't funny, and he isn't particularly interesting.

Jan 1, 2017

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Richard Brody

New Yorker

It's repugnant for its dehumanizing view (however unintentionally so) of a black man, and repugnant for its emptying-out of one of the great black performers of the time into a sanitized symbol of acceptable blackness.

Sep 22, 2016

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Odie Henderson

RogerEbert.com

After helming this, an episode of Roots and Best Picture-winner Driving Miss Daisy, Beresford should be forced to join 'Subservient Cinematic Negroes Anonymous.'

Rated: 1/4

Sep 16, 2016

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Rendy Jones

Rendy Reviews

This is the film is not only the comeback that Eddie Murphy needed but the comeback he deserved.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 30, 2018

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Mae Abdulbaki

Punch Drunk Critics

Certain frustrations aside, Mr. Church does make you feel and on several occasions brings a quiet sense of beauty in a life lived with love and a few heartwarming moments.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 14, 2018

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Meena Iyer

The Times of India

If you're in the mood for some soppy, sentimental stuff, give this film a try.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 6, 2017

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John G

I love this movie. I watch it every time it comes on. It's a great story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/24

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J M

It's a fantastic movie. It's too bad the professional critics can't disregard their biases long enough to see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/27/24

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Derrick T

Touching feel good film. Wonderful to see Eddy back and in a serious role. Loved it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/03/24

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J W

I am amazed with this wonderful film ! Why was it not promoted, seems it was hijacked by the awful so called movie critics !! In 2016 , where was it being promoted? What a huge failure by the producers and they should be ashamed ! Mr. Eddie Murphy was robbed...his performance was outstanding...Oscar Worthy . Depth of character and a storyline which every human with warm blood should be touched and moved to appreciate all the heroism ! Cold Blooded Reptiles of 2016 parading as intelligent critics are beyond shameful ! What a wonderful film with all performers delivering excellent performances ... great storyline of lifes realities.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Toni R

A good and moving film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Keith A

This movie never felt slow, however at about the 70 minute mark I did feel like the movie had come to a conclusion. I don't know if jumping ahead at that point was detrimental or helpful, but the sentiment and heart of the film carried through regardless,

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Synopsis

When a young girl and her dying mother are joined by a black male cook who comes to live with them, little do they know that their lives are about to change forever.

Director: Bruce Beresford
Producer: Mark Canton, Lee Nelson, David Buelow, Courtney Solomon
Screenwriter: Susan McMartin
Distributor: Cinelou Films
Production Co: Cinelou Films, Envision Media Arts, Atmosphere Entertainment MM LLC, After Dark Films
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 16, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $685.2K
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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