Flora and Son

Name: Flora and Son
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: September 22, 2023
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Aislín McGuckin, Amy Huberman, Don Wycherley, Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor

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Apple | Release Date: September 22, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Aislín McGuckin, Amy Huberman, Don Wycherley, Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keith McErlean, Kelly Thornton, Marcella Plunkett, Margarita Murphy, Orén Kinlan, Paul Reid, Sophie Vavasseur

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Streams on Apple TV+ beginning September 29, 2023.

Summary: Single mom Flora (Eve Hewson) is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max (Orén Kinlan). Encouraged by the police to find Max a hobby, Flora tries to occupy him with a beat-up acoustic guitar. With the help of a washed-up LA musician (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Flora and Max discover the transformative power of music.Single mom Flora (Eve Hewson) is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max (Orén Kinlan). Encouraged by the police to find Max a hobby, Flora tries to occupy him with a beat-up acoustic guitar. With the help of a washed-up LA musician (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Flora and Max discover the transformative power of music. From the musical mind of John Carney, "Flora and Son" explores the bond between a mother and son on a journey toward a new harmony. [Apple]… Expand

Director: John Carney

Genre(s): Drama, Music

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 97 min

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Kyle Smith

Sep 22, 2023

Heart and soul—those two concepts beaten to death by lyricists—suffuse every scene of this modest, perfect picture. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Sep 27, 2023

Propelled by a funny, charismatic turn by Hewson (who infused such unpredictable energy in the terrific Apple TV Plus series “Bad Sisters”), Flora and Son is a feel-good movie that largely earns its sentimental uplift, one sick burn and soaring musical number at a time. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Jan 24, 2023

Hewson never sees her as some kind of tarty punchline – neither does Carney, and neither will the audience. You know all that stuff about “strong female characters” who are also “flawed” or “human” or whatever other insane word salad Hollywood is still requiring of its female leads? Here’s a real one. Read full review

The Film Stage Jordan Raup

Jan 25, 2023

With a lovingly crude sense of humor and finding the perfect star in Hewson to radiate sincere liveliness every moment she’s onscreen, Carney has crafted a winning tale of motherhood and music. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

Oct 2, 2023

As always in Carney’s films, the music is emotional and lovely, with instruments played by its actors. The songs feel like they’re improvised on the spot, and Dublin is as inviting of a setting as usual. Read full review

Ursula Munoz S.

Oct 4, 2023

Luckily, Hewson’s grounded performance and Carney’s witty script largely succeed in keeping this treacly dramedy afloat. Read full review

Steven Scaife

Sep 21, 2023

Flora and Son is far more invested in making its characters likable and cute rather than risking audience sympathies. Read full review

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