Mother Knows Best

Mother Knows Best is a 2011 American Drama film written by Andrew Bovell and directed by John Patrick Shanley starring Carrie-Ann Moss, Brian Cox, Anna Faris, Callan McAuliffe, Laramie Eppler, Sigourney Weaver and Austin Majors.

The film secured two Oscar Nominations: For Best Actress In A Leading Role: Carrie-Ann Moss and for Best Actress In A Supporting Role: Anna Faris.

The film deals with the controversial themes of child assault, murder and violence.

The film has received and won may awards such as Golden Globes, The Palm D'Or for Truly Moving Picture and two BAFTA awards.

The film is set in Glasgow, England yet shot in Chiddington Causeway, England.

The film was released theatrically on November 18th, 2011 yet first premiered at the Los Angeles Film festival on September 24th, 2011.