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Hot Milk

  • 2025
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
904
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POPULARITY
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Vicky Krieps and Emma Mackey in Hot Milk (2025)
With a strange illness, a mother and her daughter embark on a journey to the Spanish coast to find a cure, and along the way the daughter discovers another reality far from her controlling mother.
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With a strange illness, a mother and her daughter embark on a journey to the Spanish coast to find a cure, and along the way the daughter discovers another reality far from her controlling m... Read allWith a strange illness, a mother and her daughter embark on a journey to the Spanish coast to find a cure, and along the way the daughter discovers another reality far from her controlling mother.With a strange illness, a mother and her daughter embark on a journey to the Spanish coast to find a cure, and along the way the daughter discovers another reality far from her controlling mother.

  • Director
    • Rebecca Lenkiewicz
  • Writers
    • Rebecca Lenkiewicz
    • Deborah Levy
  • Stars
    • Emma Mackey
    • Fiona Shaw
    • Patsy Ferran
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    904
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,570
    348
    • Director
      • Rebecca Lenkiewicz
    • Writers
      • Rebecca Lenkiewicz
      • Deborah Levy
    • Stars
      • Emma Mackey
      • Fiona Shaw
      • Patsy Ferran
    • 12User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Emma Mackey
    Emma Mackey
    • Sofia
    Fiona Shaw
    Fiona Shaw
    • Rose
    Patsy Ferran
    Patsy Ferran
    • Nurse Julieta
    Yann Gael
    Yann Gael
    • Matty
    Electra Sarri
    Electra Sarri
    • Woman on beach…
    Yorgos Tsiantoulas
    Yorgos Tsiantoulas
    • Man on beach
    Vincent Perez
    Vincent Perez
    • Gomez
    Elena Casablanca
    • Woman on the road
    Nikos Kardonis
    Nikos Kardonis
    • Pablo
    Vasilis Tsigristaris
    Vasilis Tsigristaris
    • Waiter
    Vicky Krieps
    Vicky Krieps
    • Ingrid
    Dimitris Oikonomidis
    • Juan
    Maria Vlachopoulou
    • Waitress
    • (as Maria Blachopoulou)
    • …
    Paraskevi Argyriadou
    • Girl sitting on dance stage
    Paris Thomopoulos
    • Leonardo
    Vangelis Mourikis
    Vangelis Mourikis
    • Christos
    Korina Gougouli
    Korina Gougouli
    • Alexandra
    Elisavet Liosi
    • Baby Evangeline
    • Director
      • Rebecca Lenkiewicz
    • Writers
      • Rebecca Lenkiewicz
      • Deborah Levy
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews12

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    8BergmansBastardSon

    How to live authentically (with trauma)...?

    I really don't understand the low ratings. This movie is so underrated that I am certain that it will be appreciated a lot more when it finds its audience very soon after the first weeks of its release.

    The cinematography and music are very beautiful and emotionally captivating. The narrative is not linear, but, nevertheless, it keeps you interested until the very end.

    I think everyone who deems himself to be a very attentive and introspective person will enjoy this movie very much.

    There are some similarities to Sorrentino's Parthenope, for example, that the protagonist studies anthropology, but her interest in human behavior is not only limited to the theoretical aspects of said subject, but also to the practicalities of its application, which is directed very subtly, and, sometimes, also quite intense.

    I don't want to spoil the plot, which is very minimalistic, but not in the least less interesting or dense, quite the contrary, there is a lot to unpack, especially psychologically.

    If you like to watch movies in an open and experiential way (and for the vibes; I almost started smoking for that matter, lol), and you are also keen to, maybe, untie some of your own emotional inner knots, you will most definitely enjoy this innocently passionate and painfully life-affirming movie.
    7samgulikers-22655

    Visually stunning, great acting

    Hot Milk is a film that truly shines when it comes to its visual storytelling. The cinematography is one of its strongest assets, with a variety of creative shots and angles that draw the viewer in and create a unique atmosphere throughout. While the storyline can be a bit odd and at times even confusing, the film's visuals do a lot to clarify the emotions and themes at play. The director's use of imagery often speaks louder than the dialogue, making the film feel more like an experience than a straightforward narrative. Although the plot sometimes meanders and leaves questions unanswered, the strong visual direction keeps things interesting and engaging. The performances are solid, and the mood is consistently intriguing, even if the story doesn't always make perfect sense. Overall, Hot Milk is a film that's worth watching for its artistic approach and memorable style, earning a solid 7 out of 10 stars.
    4filmreviewradical

    Families and memories and the marks they leave

    A young woman and her wheelchair bound mother travel to Spain to seek treatment for the mother's possibly psychosomatic condition. Whilst there the daughter meets and starts a lesbian relationship with another young woman. Writer/director Rebecca Lenkiewicz's 2024 feature film adaptation of Deborah Levy's novel is, one assumes, a partly symbolic relationship drama about families and memories and the marks they leave, both physical and otherwise. An Anglo/Greek co-production with Greece standing in for Spain, it's a fairly restrained drama about coping with pain and loss, and forms of entrapment, with it's share of physical manifestations - wheelchairs, jellyfish marks. Although not too bad it could be a hard sell to a mass audience.
    4constheo

    Bitter over-boiled milk

    After the credits roll, Hot Milk leaves you with the strange taste of over-boiled milk-bitter and lacking something essential.

    *** The protagonist's journey is shaped by her interactions with those around her, particularly in her tumultuous relationship with her mother and her complicated love life.

    Yet, despite these emotional dynamics, the film feels disjointed, as if the narrative lacks a clear purpose.

    The script, unfortunately, falls short. Information is doled out sparingly, making the plot feel underdeveloped. Potentially intriguing parallel stories are introduced but never fully explored. The ending, too, seems forced, attempting to provoke an emotional response but ultimately feeling hollow.

    *** On the bright side, the film benefits from a strong performance from Irish actress Fiona Shaw, whose portrayal brings depth to her character. Additionally, the photography shines, with stunning shots of the Mediterranean sun and sea.
    7gshrak

    Families scars

    I cant imagine how long will it take until we are free of all the marks that growing up left.

    It seems inevitable to grow up whole and pure and lately i have been fighting the thought that some of my emotional issues are a result of them marks.

    It's true and confirmed that them scars need to be taken care of or you will end up crippled.

    Pain and suffering are as well inevitable, however they shall not take more than what they really weigh.

    The movie is about all the family issues and how they can extend to generations.

    It's wonderful if you are ready to fight these issues or if you already did, It's horrifying if you are still denying them.

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    • Trivia
      Jessie Buckley was originally cast in the lead role but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. Emma Mackey replaced her.
    • Soundtracks
      Little Knuckle Charlie
      Written by Jon Dodd & Nico Rigot

      Performed by The Heat Inc.

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2025 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • Greece
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Agua salada
    • Filming locations
      • Greece(Filmed in Greece to represent Almeria in Spain)
    • Production companies
      • Film4
      • HanWay Films
      • Head Gear Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,629
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $42,185
      • Jun 29, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $462,610
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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