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This month we’re shining the spotlight on the heartwarming family drama My Mother’s Wedding. Featuring an all-star cast, this beautifully shot romp through the English countryside will have you laughing, crying and reflecting in equal measure.
What is ‘My Mother’s Wedding’ about?
Kristin Scott Thomas steps behind the camera, and onto center stage, as Diana, a twice-widowed mother preparing to walk down the aisle for a third time in this dramedy that’s part family reunion, part emotional house cleaning. Three daughters return to the family home in rural England: Katherine (Scarlett Johansson), a no-nonsense Royal Navy captain guarding old memories like classified intel; Victoria (Sienna Miller), a Hollywood star juggling fame and fractures; and Georgina (Emily Beecham), a hospice nurse clinging to stability in both life and marriage. Their weekend celebration spirals into an unexpected crash course in grief, growth and receiving a ring you never knew you needed.
Beneath the confetti and awkward toasts, the film draws from personal roots. Scott Thomas lost both her father and stepfather (both Navy pilots) before age 12, and weaves those memories into a fictional tapestry that comes alive in an emotionally raw graveyard scene. She delivers a quietly devastating monologue that turns a would-be rom-com into something much richer.
Rent or buy ‘My Mother’s Wedding’ on DIRECTV on Ch. 125 or in the Video Store.
‘My Mother’s Wedding’ Cast
To say this is a star-studded cast would be an understatement. Together, they form a chaotically charming wedding party:
- Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient, Four Weddings and a Funeral) as Diana — the twice-widowed, sharp-witted mother heading down the aisle for a third time.
- Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, Black Widow) as Katherine — the disciplined Royal Navy captain who keeps her feelings locked tighter than a classified file.
- Sienna Miller (American Sniper, Factory Girl) as Victoria — a glamorous Hollywood actress whose messy personal life often finds a way to upstage her career.
- Emily Beecham (Cruella) as Georgina — the grounded hospice nurse trying to balance her mother’s chaos with her own wobbly marriage.
- Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) as Angela — a warm presence with a calming influence, offering perspective when the family spirals.
- James Fleet (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sense and Sensibility) as Douglas — the slightly befuddled but well-meaning suitor who brings unexpected charm to Diana’s third walk down the aisle.
- Thibault de Montalembert (Call My Agent!, The Princess of Montpensier) as Richard — a suave figure whose sophistication hides a few rough emotional edges.
- Samson Kayo (Our Flag Means Death) as Harry — the comic relief with a big heart, cutting the tension when family drama threatens to boil over.
Watch ‘My Mother’s Wedding’ on DIRECTV
Don’t miss the modern-day classic My Mother’s Wedding on DIRECTV. To watch via satellite tune in to Ch. 125, or navigate to the DIRECTV Video Store to stream.
