Saint Frances

In select theaters
February 28^th 2020

106 minutes

English

Flailing thirty-four-year-old Bridget (Kelly O’Sullivan) finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances (played by a scene-stealing Ramona Edith-Williams). But an unwanted pregnancy introduces an unexpected complication. To make matters worse, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’s moms. Amidst her tempestuous personal relationships, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and shit-shows of becoming a part of someone else’s family.

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86% - Feb 23, 2020

Frannie was a super young actress, with a great sense of humor, she grabbed me from the first scene.
San Francisco Member

Loved this film! It felt very authentic to me, sweet, complex funny and moving.
San Francisco Member

So many issues here, that most remain silent on – wonderful to hear them out in the open.
San Francisco Member

I did not expect to like this film but it was so sensitive, intelligent and relevant that it won me over and left me in tears.
San Francisco Member

Loved it. Love a slice of life film that’s full of women.
San Francisco Member

Little Frances was sparkly in her part – well done.
San Francisco Member

ATL

NAN% - Mar 8, 2020

MIL

88% - Feb 23, 2020

This is a good example of regional cinema, focused on Chicago. Four Chicago theater actors play supporting roles. Lots of Chicagoland locations. I think I've aged out of my relatability to the storyline, but it's a fresh approach toward people who are still trying to figure it out. Lovely!
Milwaukee Member

This film talks about things that people don't talk about. It is deep and delightful, and I loved it.
Milwaukee Member

Great story to remind us we are all humans -- acceptance is key.
Milwaukee Member

Excellent! In every way!
Milwaukee Member

STL

Mar 8, 2020

Mar 1, 2020

86% - Mar 1, 2020

A Mary Poppins for our time (think about it).
Washington, DC Member

The best feminist film I’ve seen…and it’s so much more than that!
Washington, DC Member

Great film about all of us - in a way the characters were not special - they were just so real - a window (for men) into the lives of women - I learned a lot.
Washington, DC Member

As someone one year younger than the protagonist, I thought this was wonderfully authentic to my generation and it’s frankness and messiness (and underemployment).
Washington, DC Member

Deceptively sweet - verging on sentimental - and yet…unafraid of speaking the embodies experiences of postpartum urination, post abortion bleeding and the conflicted daily experiences of societal and religious expectations colliding with personal truths. Wonderful script and acting too.
Washington, DC Member

A breakout film for menstration!
Washington, DC Member

Bridget was an immature, driftless person who managed to grow up because of a six year old. It goes to show that kids can teach us a thing or two.
Washington, DC Member

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