Where to watch Mary and Martha(2013)
In the United States, Mary and Martha is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
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Mary and Martha plot summary
Two mothers lose their sons to malaria.
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.
Details
- Release date
- March 1, 2013
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Directed by
- Phillip Noyce
- Country
- South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 85 votes
Mary and Martha trailer
Cast
Hilary SwankMary
Brenda BlethynMartha
Sam ClaflinBen
Frank GrilloPeter
James WoodsMary's Father
Adam NeillTeacher
Stephen JenningsPrincipal
Chandler McIntyreHannah
Stephanie FaracyHead of Committee
Melissa PonzioAlice
FAQ
Where can I watch Mary and Martha?
In the United States, Mary and Martha is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Mary and Martha?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Mary and Martha?
Mary and Martha runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).
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