Mother Mary (2026)

Synopsis

Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.

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Where to watch

Stream

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• HBO Max

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• YouTube
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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary
• Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm
• Hunter Schafer as Hilda Offer
• FKA twigs as Imogen
• Sian Clifford as Jade
• Kaia Gerber as Nikki
• Alba Baptista as Miel Contrera
• Atheena Frizzell as Emily
• Jessica Brown Findlay as Tessa
• Isaura Barbé-Brown as Kyla

If you liked Mother Mary, try

• I Would Rather Kill You
• Promising Young Woman
• 180
• Luckiest Girl Alive
• Greta
• Dead Man Down
• Dream Lover
• The Doors

BingeNext's take

If you’re into stories that mix music with intense personal drama and a bit of suspense, Mother Mary is a film you’ll want to check out. It follows an iconic pop star who, just before a big comeback show, reconnects with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, stirring up old wounds. The cast is impressive, with Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel leading the way, and the film’s 112-minute runtime keeps things tight and engaging. Watching it feels like peeling back layers of a complicated friendship while the pressure of fame looms large, perfect for anyone who enjoys emotionally charged thrillers with a musical edge. If you liked movies like Promising Young Woman or Luckiest Girl Alive, this one should hit a similar vibe, blending tension and heartfelt moments in a way that sticks with you.