Hitman's Faith Tested

A devoutly religious hitman struggles to balance work, faith, and fatherhood in Bassam Tariq's latest film. With Mahershala Ali delivering a soulful performance, this action thriller is not to be missed.

Dir: Bassam Tariq

Cast: Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Laith Nakli, Adia, Jahleel Kamara, Tiffany Boone

112 mins · 2026 · United States of America, United Kingdom · English

Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Trakt 75%

Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother

24 Nov 2026

Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)

In a world where faith and violence collide, Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, finds himself torn between his work and his family. When his wife dies, he embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to protect his children, confronting the forces closing in around him and the beliefs threatening to unravel within. This gripping tale of identity and crisis is brought to life by writer-director Bassam Tariq and stars Mahershala Ali, John Cho, and Giancarlo Esposito.

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother is an American action thriller film, clocking in at 112 minutes, and featuring a talented ensemble cast. The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 83 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "universal acclaim". Viewers have also praised the film, with many noting its thoughtful exploration of faith and fatherhood, as well as Ali's impressive performance.

The film's premise, which combines elements of action, crime, drama, and thriller genres, is both inventive and tonally unique. With its English language and United States/United Kingdom production, it offers a fresh take on the traditional hitman narrative. As one viewer noted, the film's representation of Muslims and the Islamic faith is well-executed, adding depth to the story. Another viewer praised the film's underlying symbolism and messaging, particularly in its portrayal of a father's struggle to fill the shoes of a mother.

On Tuesday, 24 November 2026, the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton will screen Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. For tickets and more details, click the button beside this article. With its talented cast, gripping storyline, and critical acclaim, this film is sure to be a highlight of the cinematic calendar.

The film's scores are impressive, with a 75% approval rating on Trakt from 94 users, and a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 120 critics. The critics' consensus on Rotten Tomatoes praises the film's delivery of "unabashedly pulpy thrills" without diminishing its "big heart", and Metacritic's score indicates "universal acclaim". With such widespread critical acclaim, it's clear that Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother is a film that will leave a lasting impression on its viewers.

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"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" follows Latif, a religious hitman who experiences an identity and religious crisis after his wife suddenly passes away. Left to raise his three children on his own, he struggles to balance his responsibilities as a father with his dangerous line of work. When he is called in for another job, he initially attempts to turn it down, only for his children's safety to be put at risk. For a story about a man…

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musa_ftw · 7/10

7.5 Very solid movie. I loved the representation of Muslims, the Islamic faith, and real life. Latif's consistent struggle with faith throughout the movie was executed very well. I loved the underlying symbolism and messaging in the movie. A father does truly have to fill shoes three time as large as a mother. The premise was good, execution and acting (especially Mahersha Ali) were amazing. The ending felt unnecessarily prolonged, but besides…

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kwontuum · 7/10

As I was watching this, I couldn’t help but wonder what Kevin Feige was thinking when he didn’t let Bassam Tariq and Mahershala Ali make Blade, because this feels like an outlet for all the preparation they put into that failed project. You can tell Ali trained hard for the role, as he’s incredibly precise, brutal, and controlled with his knives and swords during the fight scenes. If Blade had happened with the elements on display here, it could…

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Brent Marchant · 7/10

Most crime thrillers are fairly formulaic in their attributes and narratives. Viewers could readily swap sequences from one movie to another and not really notice much of a difference. Every so often, though, a feature comes along that incorporates other, unexpected elements to help distinguish it from the pack, and this latest offering from writer-director Bassam Tariq is one such example. The notion that a devout man of faith could also be a…

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