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Sherrybaby

Sherrybaby

Drama · 2006

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

Movie details

Sherrybaby

“No one makes it alone”

2006 Drama 1h 36m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Laurie Collyer

Written by

Laurie Collyer

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Sherry Swanson

Brad William Henke

Brad William Henke

Bobby Swanson

Sam Bottoms

Sam Bottoms

Bob Swanson Sr.

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Parole Officer Hernandez

Bridget Barkan

Bridget Barkan

Lynette Swanson

Ryan Simpkins

Ryan Simpkins

Alexis Parks

Kate Burton

Kate Burton

Marcia Swanson

Court is in session

Put Sherrybaby on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Adrenaline Seeker

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.