A Mistake (film)

A Mistake
Release poster
Directed by	Christine Jeffs
Screenplay by	Christine Jeffs
Based on	A Mistake by Carl Shuker
Produced by	Christine Jeffs Matthew Metcalfe
Starring	Elizabeth Banks Simon McBurney Mickey Sumner Rena Owen Richard Crouchley Matthew Sunderland
Cinematography	John Toon
Edited by	Paul Maxwell
Music by	Frank Ilfman
Production companies	Ingenious Media New Zealand Film Commission GFC Films
Release date	7 June 2024 (2024-06-07)(Tribeca)
Running time	101 minutes [1]
Country	New Zealand
Language	English
Box office	$32,811 [2]

A Mistake is a 2024 New Zealand medical-drama film, written, directed, and produced by Christine Jeffs, based upon the novel of the same name by Carl Shuker. It stars Elizabeth Banks, Simon McBurney, Mickey Sumner, Rena Owen, Richard Crouchley, and Matthew Sunderland.

It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on 7 June 2024.

Premise

A veteran surgeon makes a fateful decision during a surgery by allowing an inexperienced colleague to take her place. When a fatal mistake occurs, the surgeon finds herself in a difficult situation.

Cast

• Elizabeth Banks as Elizabeth Taylor
• Simon McBurney as Andrew McGrath
• Mickey Sumner as Robin
• Rena Owen as Tessa
• Fern Sutherland as Jessica
• Joel Tobeck as Alistair
• Emmett Skilton as Alexander Colton
• Matthew Sunderland as Owen
• Richard Crouchley as Richard
• Sarah Peirse as Mary, Head of Surgery

Production

In May 2022, it was announced Elizabeth Banks had joined the cast with Christine Jeffs set to direct from a screenplay she wrote based upon the novel of the same name by Carl Shuker. ^[3] In November 2022, Mickey Sumner joined the cast. ^[4]

Release

It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on 7 June 2024. ^[5] In August 2024, Quiver Distribution acquired North America distribution rights to the film. ^[6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 72% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. ^[7]

References

1. "A Mistake". Tribeca Festival . Retrieved 8 May 2024.
2. "A Mistake" . Retrieved 27 September 2024.
3. Tartaglione, Nancy (5 May 2022). "Elizabeth Banks To Star In Christine Jeffs' Medical Drama 'A Mistake'; Cornerstone Selling – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 8 May 2024.
4. Grobar, Matt (30 November 2022). "Mickey Sumner To Star Opposite Elizabeth Banks In Medical Drama 'A Mistake' From 'Sunshine Cleaning' Director Christine Jeffs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
5. Goldsmith, Jill (17 April 2024). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2024 Film Slate With Kristen Stewart, Jenna Ortega World Premieres, Trey Parker & Matt Stone Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 8 May 2024.
6. Grobar, Matt (19 August 2024). "Quiver Distribution Acquires Medical Drama 'A Mistake' Starring Elizabeth Banks". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 19 August 2024.
7. "A Mistake". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved 4 November 2024.

External links

• A Mistake at IMDb