---
title: "Mothering Sunday"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mothering-sunday-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 718838
imdb_id: "tt12229370"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 138
content_rating: "R"
---

# Mothering Sunday (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mothering-sunday-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mothering Sunday is a 2021 drama film set on a warm spring day in 1924, following a house maid and foundling named Jane Fairchild. Left alone on Mother's Day while her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven, are out, Jane spends quality time with her long-term secret lover, Paul, a boy from a nearby manor house who is engaged to another woman. Unforeseen events during this time change the course of Jane's life forever.

The film is based on the 2021 release year and is classified as a dramatic feature film. It captures a specific historical moment exploring class dynamics and secret relationships in England.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A house maid in 1924 seizes a rare day alone to meet her secret lover."

### Why Watch
- Features a secret romance between a house maid and a manor house boy.
- Set against the backdrop of a warm spring day in 1924 England.
- Includes unforeseen events that change the protagonist's life forever.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot hinges on an affair involving a man engaged to another woman.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and historical, suitable for viewers interested in character-driven period pieces.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1924-england, #period-drama, #secret-romance, #spring-day, #class-divide

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, Beamafilm, Britbox Apple TV channel | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eva Husson
- **Networks / Studios**: Number 9 Films, Film4 Productions, BFI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Odessa Young** as *Jane Fairchild*
- **Josh O'Connor** as *Paul Sheringham*
- **Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù** as *Donald*
- **Patsy Ferran** as *Milly*
- **Emma D'Arcy** as *Emma Hobday*
- **Glenda Jackson** as *Jane (Older)*
- **Olivia Colman** as *Mrs Clarrie Niven*
- **Colin Firth** as *Mr Godfrey Niven*
- **Nathan Reeve** as *Dick*
- **Samuel Barlow** as *Young Paul*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Mothering Sunday?
You can watch Mothering Sunday with a subscription on Disney+ or Hulu, or rent and buy it on Fandango.

### Q: Is Mothering Sunday worth watching?
It holds a 78 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 68 percent rating on Kinobox.cz.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Mothering Sunday?
Mothering Sunday is a feature film rather than a series, so it is viewed in a single sitting.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
As a feature-length film, Mothering Sunday does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mothering Sunday — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/718838)
- [Mothering Sunday (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothering_Sunday_(film))
- [Mothering Sunday 67% (2021) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4955349-mothering-sunday)
- [Mothering Sunday | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mothering_sunday)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*