Movie

Mary and Martha

“Two mothers lose their sons to malaria.”

★ 6.3(84)20131h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Phillip Noyce
Release date: 2013-03-01
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: BBC

Mary and Martha — trailer

About Mary and Martha

Mary and Martha is a 2013 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Phillip Noyce, starring Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn and Sam Claflin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 84 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mary and Martha in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hilary Swank

Mary

Brenda Blethyn

Martha

Sam Claflin

Ben

Frank Grillo

Peter

James Woods

Mary's Father

Adam Neill

Teacher

Stephen Jennings

Principal

Chandler McIntyre

Hannah

Stephanie Faracy

Head of Committee

Melissa Ponzio

Alice

Simone White

Tracy

Dominika Jablonska

Pilates Teacher

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipmalaria

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mary and Martha in Austria?+

Mary and Martha is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mary and Martha on Netflix?+

Mary and Martha is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Mary and Martha?+

Mary and Martha has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Mary and Martha?+

Mary and Martha stars Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn, Sam Claflin, Frank Grillo and James Woods.

When did Mary and Martha come out?+

Mary and Martha is a 2013 movie directed by Phillip Noyce.

What genre is Mary and Martha?+

Mary and Martha is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Mary and Martha?+

Mary and Martha was directed by Phillip Noyce.