Mary and Martha (2013)
Two mothers lose their sons to malaria.
Overview
Wealthy American housewife Mary Morgan takes her bullied son George out of school for home education,including a trip to Southern Africa. Whilst in Mozambique George is bitten by a mosquito which crawls through a hole in his net and dies of malaria. After his funeral at home Mary feels a compulsion to return to Africa where she meets English woman Martha O'Connell,whose 24 year old son Ben, a teacher with voluntary service overseas,has also died of malaria. Ben gave his net to one of his pupils,believing adults cannot catch malaria. The two women are shocked to see the high death rate caused by the disease and,whilst Martha stays in Africa as a voluntary helper,Mary petitions the American government to change things. Martha turns up at Mary's house unannounced and,helped by Mary's ex-diplomat father,they address a senate committee on health spending,persuading them to do more to combat malaria. They meet with some success though a coda states that much more can be done.
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Mary and Martha Cast
Hilary Swank
as Mary
Brenda Blethyn
as Martha
Sam Claflin
as Ben
Frank Grillo
as Peter
James Woods
as Mary's Father
Adam Neill
as Teacher
Stephen Jennings
as Principal
Chandler McIntyre
as Hannah
Stephanie Faracy
as Head of Committee
Melissa Ponzio
as Alice
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Simone White
as Tracy
Dominika Jablonska
as Pilates Teacher
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Mary and Martha is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US.
When was Mary and Martha released?
Mary and Martha came out on March 1, 2013.
Is Mary and Martha worth watching?
Mary and Martha holds a 6.3/10 average from 85 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.
How long is Mary and Martha?
Mary and Martha runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
