Summary
The Good Mother is a new thriller starring Hilary Swank, Olivia Cooke, and Jack Reynor.
The movie traces the journey of Marissa and Paige as they embark on a mission to uncover the truth surrounding the death of Marissa's son. Along the way, they stumble upon deep-rooted corruption and a drug epidemic plaguing their once peaceful town.
Building suspense, an exclusive clip alludes to a secret agenda, as Marissa begins suspecting her surviving son's possible connection to the drug trade. Mark your calendars for the highly-anticipated premiere of this gripping film on September 1, 2023.
Screen Rant is thrilled to present an exclusive sneak peek at the highly anticipated thriller, The Good Mother. Written and directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte (known for Dreamland) and co-written by Madison Harrison, this film is the second installment of their Albany, NY trilogy. Starring renowned actors Hillary Swank (famous for her role in Boys Don't Cry), Olivia Cooke (from House of the Dragon), and Jack Reynor (known for Midsommar), The Good Mother is set to premiere in theaters on September 1, 2023.
After her estranged son tragically passes away, journalist Marissa Bennings (Swank) becomes determined to uncover his murderer. In her relentless pursuit of justice, she forges an unexpected alliance with her son's pregnant girlfriend, Paige (Cooke), as they delve into a web of corruption and drug-related truths that reveal an even more sinister reality. Taking place in 2016 America, where indifference and fear lurk beneath the surface of daily life, their quest for the truth leads them to expose the hidden secrets of their tight-knit upstate New York community.
What To Expect From The Good Mother
In this exclusive clip from The Good Mother, presented by Screen Rant, tension rises as Marissa and Paige hand over a brick of Heroin to Toby (Reynor), Marissa's other son who works as a police officer. Paige discovered them in her apartment following Mike's passing, and an attempted break-in occurred, presumably intended to steal the drugs. Although Toby assures them that they've made the right choice, the uneasy atmosphere hints at hidden truths. Marissa's guarded gaze towards her son leaves the audience speculating whether she suspects a deeper motive within her surviving child.
The trailer for The Good Mother provides a comprehensive glimpse into the enigma surrounding Mike's untimely demise and the mysterious circumstances entangled within. Marissa and her son were torn apart by the unforgiving clutches of the drug-ridden realm they fell into. Aware of imminent peril, Mike, in the final moments before his demise, mustered the courage to extend his heartfelt apologies to his mother and profess his love. Sadly, the revelation came too late to save her beloved child. Determined, Marissa embarks on a quest to unearth the truth behind his tragic fate, joining forces with the girlfriend she initially held responsible for his descent into the treacherous world of narcotics. Little did they know, the actuality of the drug trade in their quaint town surpassed their darkest imagination.
Content The Good Mother, featuring two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank, is one of the exciting projects set to be released in 2023. On August 24th, Audible will also release their original project titled Zero Tolerance, created in collaboration with James Patterson Entertainment. In this project, Hilary Swank will lead an all-female team of investigators in the US Military, who are renowned for solving sex crime cases. Moreover, in October, Swank will take the lead in Ordinary Angels, a faith-based drama based on the inspiring true story of a hairdresser who brings together a community to support a widower and his critically ill daughter.
The Good Mother is scheduled to hit theaters nationwide on September 1, 2023.