Tully (2018)

6.9R94 minDirector: Jason Reitman

2018 film by Jason Reitman

Tully is a 2018 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman, written by Diablo Cody, and starring Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, and Ron Livingston. The film follows the friendship between a mother of three and her night nanny. It is the third collaboration between Reitman and Cody, following the films Juno (2007) and Young Adult (2011), the latter of which also starred Theron.

The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and was released in the United States by Focus Features on May 4, 2018. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Theron and Davis's performances and the film's portrayal of motherhood. Theron was nominated for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy at the 76th Golden Globe Awards and Best Actress in a Comedy Movie at the 24th Critics' Choice Awards.

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FAQ

What is Tully about?
Tully (2018) — The film is about Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn. Marlo's brother gives her a night nanny as a gift. Hesitant with the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully.
Is Tully based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Tully scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.