Motherly Love
A hitman's life is turned upside down after his wife's death, forcing him to confront his faith and responsibilities as a father. The film explores the dilemma of balancing religious beliefs with moral and ethical responsibilities.
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
19 Nov 2026
Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross
Are viewers ready for a film that challenges the typical crime thriller genre? Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, directed by Bassam Tariq, tells the story of Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith, and fatherhood after his wife's death. The film stars Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, and Abubakr Ali.
What kind of film is Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother? It is an American action thriller film, with a runtime of 112 minutes, rated 15. The film is a mix of action, crime, drama, and thriller genres, with English as the primary language.
How was the film received? The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 83 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "universal acclaim". Viewers have also praised the film, with a 75% rating on Trakt and positive reviews on TMDB, highlighting the film's unique blend of action and heartfelt drama. The film will be screened at Vue Cinema Thanet - Westwood Cross, Cross, on Thursday, 19 November 2026. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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j_pereira8
"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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