Keeping Mum(2005)
Director:
Niall Johnson
A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair, and his children are up to no good.
Keeping Mum
Details
Keeping Mum is a quirky British comedy that follows the chaotic lives of the seemingly perfect Goodfellow family. Reverend Walter Goodfellow, played by Rowan Atkinson, is a devoted pastor who is oblivious to the fact that his wife, Gloria, played by Kristin Scott Thomas, is having an affair with her golf instructor Lance, portrayed by Patrick Swayze.
As Walter becomes engrossed in preparing a crucial sermon, his teenage daughter Holly experiments with drugs and his young son Petey faces bullying at school. Just when it seems like their lives couldn't get any more chaotic, a new housekeeper named Grace arrives, played by Maggie Smith, who has a knack for solving problems by rather unconventional means.
Grace quickly becomes an invaluable member of the household, using her unusual methods to bring harmony and justice to the family. With her sly wit and dark sense of humor, she navigates the intricate web of secrets, eventually resolving the family's issues in unexpected and often hilarious ways.
Keeping Mum is a delightful blend of humor, family dynamics, and dark comedy that will keep viewers entertained throughout. With its stellar cast and clever storytelling, this film offers a fresh take on the classic dysfunctional family trope, reminding us that sometimes all it takes is an unexpected presence to bring out the truth and restore peace.
As Walter becomes engrossed in preparing a crucial sermon, his teenage daughter Holly experiments with drugs and his young son Petey faces bullying at school. Just when it seems like their lives couldn't get any more chaotic, a new housekeeper named Grace arrives, played by Maggie Smith, who has a knack for solving problems by rather unconventional means.
Grace quickly becomes an invaluable member of the household, using her unusual methods to bring harmony and justice to the family. With her sly wit and dark sense of humor, she navigates the intricate web of secrets, eventually resolving the family's issues in unexpected and often hilarious ways.
Keeping Mum is a delightful blend of humor, family dynamics, and dark comedy that will keep viewers entertained throughout. With its stellar cast and clever storytelling, this film offers a fresh take on the classic dysfunctional family trope, reminding us that sometimes all it takes is an unexpected presence to bring out the truth and restore peace.