The official trailer for My Mother’s Wedding, directed and co-written by Kristin Scott Thomas, is here—offering a heartfelt and emotionally charged glimpse into family, loss, and new beginnings. The film is set for a theatrical release on August 8, 2025, distributed by Vertical Entertainment.
Plot at a Glance
The trailer reveals three grown sisters—Scarlett Johansson (Katherine, a Royal Navy captain), Sienna Miller (Victoria, an actress), and Emily Beecham (Georgina, a palliative nurse)—returning to their childhood home for their mother Diana’s (Thomas) third wedding.
As the wedding weekend unfolds, buried grief and unresolved tensions emerge. The trailer hints at confrontations, emotional revelations, and moments that blend gravitas with gentle humor.
It also reveals Johansson’s character is in a same-sex relationship with Freida Pinto, adding depth and representation to the ensemble cast.
My Mother’s Wedding is set for release August 8, 2025, in U.S. cinemas after premiering at TIFF in 2023 under the title North Star.
Kristin Scott Thomas drew from her own life—including the loss of her father and stepfather—to shape the story and screenplay.
My Mother’s Wedding promises a tender yet poignant exploration of familial love, loss, and self-discovery—anchored by an acclaimed cast and grounded in real-life emotional experience. With its August 8 release approaching, the film is shaping up to be an unexpected highlight of 2025’s drama slate.
