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When I first started watching this movie I thought it was kind of directionless and that it had all these disparate parts that didn't really click but then at some point it all did for me. All of a sudden I just really appreciated this movie.

It is a slice of this woman's life and her relationships with others in it. There isn't a huge through line it is just a story about a woman.

I think it masterfully blends different themes together and I think it's biggest merit is showing how clashing ideals can blend with each other and people should just accept and get along with others.

It is a really well done movie and I think that more people should watch it.

Watching a movie like "Saint Frances" reminds a viewer how rarely we're treated to a truly female-driven movie. Oh sure, there are plenty of movies starring women, a few even (gasp!) directed by them, and lots that purport to be about women's "issues," whatever that means. But it's very rare to have a movie created by women, starring women, and about topics that mostly affect only women and in which the presence or lack thereof of male characters is largely irrelevant to the central issue.

"Saint Frances" isn't a great movie, but it's a very good one and feels in its own unambitious way like something fresh among a sea of mediocre movies. Writer and star Kelly O'Sullivan creates a character who some viewers are sure to dislike and judge, but it's also a character that feels authentic and complex and real and like, you know, the way actual real people are instead of the way they're depicted in lots of other carefully scripted films. The movie has a preoccupation with the biology of women in general and with menstrual blood in particular, and it's to the film's credit that it treats with matter-of-fact seriousness things (like periods, breast feeding, and other things that only women experience) that are used as the butts of jokes in our popular culture or otherwise inexplicably treated with outright disgust. It commits that sin common to feel-good indie movies of wanting to wrap up everything a bit too neatly with a shiny bow, but the sin isn't so egregious in this movie as to ruin the overall experience of watching it.

I also got a kick out of the fact that the movie is set in and was filmed, at least partially, in Evanston, Illinois, which is where I live. It was really fun recognizing locations and dissecting how accurately the film captured life in such a liberal progressive community.

Grade: A-

My favourite film genre is 'social realism'. I have a bit of an (albeit fair) reputation for only liking bleak human dramas. But human dramas don't have to be bleak, and people don't have to be nasty to make a good film. And Saint Frances is a beautiful film. Not a hint of saccharine, but a lovely study of how, despite their not inconsiderable troubles, people can be, and ultimately are, nice. Done well like this, heart warming dramas are every bit as emotionally compelling as their oft bleak counterparts. A lovely film for New Years Eve....

I found this film enjoyable - a real slice of life type of film and very well fimed in a very casual but real way. Bridget was very real and likeable (although the wife didn't like her!). Real world issues treated in s real world way. Great Sunday afternoon film...

Tackling themes that specifically affect women this funny, sincere and brave film leaves you under no illusion of the challenges faced by some; starring a standout Oscar worthy Kelly O' Sullivan who happened to write it as well.

"Saint Frances" brings the story of Bridget. As the movie opens, Bridget, a 34 yr. old waitress, is at a party and gets to know a 26 yr.old guy who also works as a server. They hit it off and next we know, they are living together. Bridget desperately wants to do something with her life, and she applies for a full-time nanny position to take care of a 6 yr. old girl named Frances (but everyone calls her Franny). Franny is more than a handful. Then one day, Bridget discovers that she is pregnant, and wonders what to do... At this point we are 10 min. into the movie, but to tell you more of the plot would spoil your viewing experience, you'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out.

Couple of comments: this is the feature length debut of director Alex Thompson, in a movie written by and starring Kelly O'Sullivan, also making her feature length debut (as a writer). This team aims to bring us a comedy with a lot of deep and deeply personal issues (and I mean a whole lot more than nannying a 6 yr. old). Because the movie is so plot-heavy, I really don't want to go into further details as to these deep and deeply personal issues, although I do wonder whether O'Sullivan has lived through some of these issues herself. "I'm not an impressive person", laments Bridget at one point (after another screw-up on her part). This surely is not a reflection of O'Sullivan, who is quite impressive in what amounts to a coming-out party. I'm quite certain that Hollywood has taken notice and that we have not seen the last of her, not by a long shot. that said, the movie is not without flaws. There were a couple of narratives that were built up and then... went nowhere (literally disappeared from the film). Kudos to Quinn Tsan, who composed the soundtrack with a bunch of delightful indie tunes.

"Saint Frances" premiered at last year's SXSW festival to immediately acclaim, and is currently rated 98% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The film finally was released in theaters in late February. It opened this weekend at my local art-house theater here in Cincinnati, and I couldn't wait to see it. The Saturday early evening screening where I saw this at was attended so-so (7 people but keep in mind that the coronavirus was declared a national emergency this weekend). If you are in the mood for a very indie (and frank) movie about personal relationship issues, or simply want to discover the up-and-coming talent that is Kelly O'Sullivan, I'd readily suggest you check this out, be it in the theater (if you can), on VOD, or eventually on DVD/Blu-ray, and draw your own conclusion.

"Frances" deals with a lot of hot issues, like abortion, acceptance no matter gender, orientation,and past mistakes and it tackles them all with immense heart, exploring other personal themes, such as depression and life's crisis, all with such a human touch that it's hard not to connect to these characters. Kelly O Sullivan is so natural in this role that it's almost feels like a biography. Her writing is just as impressive as her acting, and I'm excited to see what the future holds for her in the world of cinema, because I think she's gonna turn some heads. The moms are both immensely talented as well as the daughter. At the end of this movie I couldn't help but smile and nod along with the music, relishing the time I got to spend with these characters. My only real quip is that it does longer a bit towards the end, and there is one scene that is a bit too on the nose, but the rest of the film is just too good and done with too good of intentions to really knock it too much. Overall Saint Frances is a stunningly delightful film, one that I recommend to anyone and everyone no matter personal beliefs. You may come out changed, you may come out even stronger in your beliefs, you may come out not changed at, all which is fine. One thing is for sure, you'll have a great time with these characters. There's plenty of laughs, tears and morals, and by the end you'll be sure to be rooting for Bridgette and her future.

34 year old Bridget (Kelly O'Sullivan) lives an aimless life with a meaningless waitressing job. She has a non-boyfriend. She picks up a nanny job working for a lesbian couple taking care of rambunctious girl Frances.

I have never seen abortion done in a light comedic way. Writer Kelly O'Sullivan also stars and she intends to take some social issues into unlikely comedy territories. Sometimes it actually gets funny although the abortion is a tough hill to climb. Despite the tough subject matters, its heart is the standard connection between an unlikely nanny and a bratty kid and it's fun. O'Sullivan could be an interesting performer to watch out for and as a writer, she's willing to color outside the lines.

Was shocked to see the ratings for this were so low and then realized that the anti-abortion brigade had been sent out to pepper any public review system with 1 stars.

Thoughtful and well done. Yes contains lesbian moms and an abortion but those felt secondary to the story of feeling aimless at 34. There are so many movies where we are asked to take men's emotions and lives and bodily functions as worthy of film and I didn't know that I was missing the same for women until I saw this film.

Laughed and cried. Two thumbs up, well worth the time.

It could have been a heartwarming story about getting through tough personal issues through bonding. However, the gender and sexual orientation messages are just very in your face, that puts me off a little. I would be absolutely petrified to hear in real life some of the lines said by Frances.

Both are good indeed and similar. It's quite comfy when watching this for an incomplete woman life been light up cuz her nanny role in a lesbian family. Win my vote for the story background.

Trust the rotten tomatoes score. This is a gem that has won countless festival awards and for good reason. It isn't action packed but it is real in a way few films are. The characters are so good that my wife who hates talking about movies was doing a deep dive into the main character and what she represents and how she was portrayed. Most of all this film has a lot of soul and it doesn't shy away from any of the taboos that so many big budget films avoid. Despite this it's a very healing movie, one that makes you question why our culture considers these things taboos at all. I think some of the press that it is getting has been that it is a political film but I dont think it is. And even though I have strong political views that some might prematurely conclude that the film bolsters I think the movie does the harder work of building a world that you never want to leave and letting the viewer interpret what it all means. Its the kind of film that seems to me to have layers, layers based off real experience and since it was one of my favorites in awhile I am excited to watch it again soon ( something I almost never do.) My wife gives it 8 stars out of ten. I give it 10

Blessed art thou, O Lord, that I was not born a woman. Being a woman can be so complicated. But if you do have to be a woman, the best age to be is six years old. And another suggestion: it would help if you could be as cute as Shirley Temple. This being the twenty-first century, you don't have to be as pale or as blond as Shirley Temple. But as for cuteness... blessed are the cute, for they shall inherit the earth. The rest of us will have to go to college. And if we drop out of college without a diploma, we'll be picking and packing for an online retailer until we reach 65, in a futile attempt to pay off our student loans. Introducing Ramona Edith Williams, aka Frances at age six. Wow.

There are also some adults in this movie. Bridget (Kelly O'Sullivan) aspired to be a writer. At age 34 still aspiring? But one thing we never see her do: writing. So here's the word. Writers write. You think someone said one day: "I might try being a writer... The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." Nope, you only get to squeeze out a sentence like that after you've hammered away on your Corona portable for hundreds of hours. And after you've thrown several early drafts into the bin. Movies featuring would-be authors who wait at tables and can't get started on that novel/play/poetry - enough already. And you won't become a writer if you spend your days agonising over how woke you are.

Grown-up girls meet grown-up boys. That does not need to be magic. Plain old textbook biology can do the heavy lifting. But a household where two lesbian women are bringing up their children - that will need to be held together with love, a cobweb made of strong silk. Little Frances will be smarter than the average kid, because she has grown up in a home where no-one has to strive to be "normal" ie conventional. So there it is. The movie dashes about, frantically ticking off the issues. Breast-feeding in a public park, shocking! But when the script allows the actors an opportunity to get on with being human, "Saint Frances" can be rather lovely. And by the way, when you get to seven, you gotta start keeping your room tidy. Magic doesn't last forever.

If i wanted to watch a film that spent most of its time discussing blood loss and see during the menstrual cycle I'd have looked for one.

This film was listed as a comedy.

Didn't see anything amusing before I lost interest and turned it off.

Interesting and unique film, nothing remarkable nor annoying.. a good family time movie.

A great way to kick of 2021 was to watch one of Mark Kermode's top 10 of 2020 on Netflix.

This lovely American Indie movie, Saint Frances, written by and starring Kelly O'Sullivan. Nope, me neither.

It's the story of a 30 something 'girl' who's pretty much failed in life so far, who simultaneously gets a new boyfriend who gets her pregnant but is happy with her undertaking a quick abortion (and go halfers on the fee), and lands a summer job as a nanny for a six year old kid who has mixed race lesbian parents.

The kid's a brat and is running through nannies.

So you know how this all gonna pan out right?

Well, not really. What we embark on is a fairly, but not overly, emotional study in female empowerment (and actually entitlement because one of the moms is a pretty high achieving ball buster), loneliness, self-worth and social value.

The one guy in the movie isn't cast asunder as unimportant but he plays a side role. He's a good guy actually.

The four-way Mom, mom, nanny, kid (and a new baby which makes suppressed Mom, depressed Mom) dynamic is complicated and rarely sees the main protagonist played by O'Sullivan in a position of strength. Meanwhile her abortion has some fairly gross out complications although none that derail the narrative.

It's actually a bit of a comedy but it's a lot more than that. It's certainly bittersweet, but sweet enough.

Hugely thought provoking with several powerful central performances, a strong exploration of issues that face women today (one critic said it was too woke for its own good but I disagree) and a few really good laughs along the way.

What's not to love?

This film was masterfully written, performed, directed, and filmed. The varied subjects are complex, genuine, joyful, painful, and often ignored in cinema. While, as a man, I can never have the empathy that comes with experience, the glimpse this movie gives into so many areas has deepened my understanding, To make a joyful film while tackling such tough subjects as postpartum depression, misogynism, same sex marriage, abortion, and the oft repeated myth that a women over 30 with no husband or child is a failure, is truly a remarkable achievement. My favorite line; "I don't even know why I'm crying. I'm an agnostic feminist."

If you like a drama film delving over the female physiology, womens psychy, womens sexuality (remember darwins selection of the fittest theory), womens rights, mating preferals, menstruation and abortion, the this film is your oyster, and mirrors the american culture and hibition in a grandieuse way

its a low budget drama, a socalled indie, with a flawless cast at all levels, a great score that will sooth the spirits, and a never stopping escapadial story about the 34 years old late bloomer, fast coming and mind blowing girl, who nannies anyone,at any age and any gender. its a well handcrafted movie technically, i couldnt find any flaws to it.

this film made my grumpy old wife laugh a lot, and my grumpiness had to shed away for the chars and spirits from the brilliant acting by the main cast. but i think the topnotch is that the film brings and delves over some dangerous, unheard of and not spoken about topis in the american society, so its a groundbreaker if you ask me. so if you wanna know what menstruation is ,then have a look, its a highly recommended take to chew on.

This film should be called "Bloody Mary" not St Frances. The writer is obssessed with the protagonists period and repeatedly and deliberately creates scenes in the movie simply to highlight the event. The number of times we saw blood is truely shocking.

I settled down to watch a movie with my wife for Valentine's day, complete with a romantic cheese board (almost put me off), flowers and the atmosphere set for a good evening. All my efforts were ruined by the cringe worthy and uncomfortable atmosphere this movie created.

God dam it this is a 2 or 3 out of 10 movie. Avoid for a better, richer experience of life.

Quiet, little movie that's quietly subversive. This is a comedy, written by and starring Kelly O'Sullivan, providing an unvarnished perspective on feminity, having a child and/ or choosing not to have a baby.

The three female protagonists each, is a prisoner to their own secrets. All three women are muted by shame. The only real conflict here is their inability to talk to each other. And O'Sullivan's script much like her performance, is sweet without ever going sickly. Great stuff.

Beautifully written and acted, Saint Frances is one of those movies you want to see again and again. It is touching, serious, hilarious and poignant all rolled up! I've been telling everyone to see it.

Unexpectedly brilliant. What a revelation. Brilliantly acted and so understated. Really loved it.

The story is about a women in her thirty's who befriends a girl when she decides to take a job of her full time nanny.

When I first went through description my mind was clogged by adult centric approach of movie involving abortion and s*x. Diving deep I found the movies name involves a girl who is about to finish her kinder garden, that's where I decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed.

The women in her thirty's is bold. Without a doubt she decides to abort. She is shown to get involved in intimacy with no strings attached attitude. Her partner might feel else.

The girl is bought up in a modern day family. She is adorable and smart. She brings delight whenever her screen presence is shown. During the last moments of movie she really got my emotions going.

Do give this movie a try, you would cherish it.

Void of any story, humour or entertainment. The so called 6 year old sounded more like a sleepy 3 year old and had the personality of a foot stool. It started badly and went downhill from there. I gave it a chance as it had such a high rating but the best part was seeing the END CREDITS . Avoid this Rubbish.

Greetings again from the darkness. The old saying goes, "Fake it till you make it." Well when it comes to life and adulting, no one ever really makes it. Everyone has their doubts and troubles and challenges. And by everyone, this means every single person, regardless of whether you think they have it all figured out. This is the first feature film for director Alex Thompson and the first feature length screenplay from Kelly O'Sullivan, who is also the lead actress here. The script is so smart and intimate that we tend to believe she included at least some of her own experiences. Either way, this is superb independent filmmaking ... the type usually reserved for festival runs.

Ms. O'Sullivan plays Bridget, a 34 year old "server" who seems cloaked in a type of sadness or melancholy that elicits first disinterest, and then attraction from the two guys we see her meet at a party. Once a promising writer, Bridget's life has started to slip away. As often happens when things aren't going well, life gets more complicated for Bridget. Her casual relationship ("This is NOT a relationship!") with uber-nice guy Jace (Max Lipchitz) leads to an unwanted pregnancy, followed by an abortion. Jace is very supportive during the process, and seems to be a wonderful guy. Rather than giving him a split personality with an evil side, the film allows Jace to be Jace, while Bridget treats him as a convenience (can you say turned tables?).

Bridget soon takes on her first ever nanny job, even though it's pretty clear she is clueless when it comes to caring for kids. Her "job" is rambunctious and whip-smart 6 year old Frances (Ramona Edith Williams), daughter of mixed race lesbian couple Marin (Charin Alvarez) and Annie (Lily Mojekwu). Marin recently gave birth and is suffering from postpartum depression, while Annie is a stressed-out attorney. In other words, they are all a mess. What stands out here, and throughout the movie, is that these characters all seem like real people ... folks we could know. That's why we immediately click with the story and the characters, especially Bridget and Frances.

There are times the film gives off the vibe of a feminist handbook, as it touches on modern world dating and sex, depression, sexual orientation, contemporary societal standards, the conflicting role of religion, and the challenges faced both professionally and personally in a world that is slow to accept the new normal. Despite that, the film never loses focus on what makes it work ... the budding relationship between Bridget and Frances, and the forces at work around them (including Joan Jett and a fulsome music teacher/poet played by Jim True-Frost).

One of the more impactful moments occurs when Bridget's mother (Mary Beth Fisher) is recollecting an emotion she experienced when Bridget was a baby. It's a terrifying and honest moment that most movies wouldn't touch. Kelly O'Sullivan wrote a terrific script, but it's her performance that sticks with you. She reminded me of Brie Larson in SHORT TERM 12 in that the character seems so real ... so authentic. There is also a lesson here in that our lives can be impacted by anyone we meet - even a precocious 6 year old.