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 surgeon makes a fateful decision during a surgery by allowing her young colleague to take charge. When a 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

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. In November 2022, Mickey Sumner joined the cast.

Release

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

Reception

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

References

External links

A Mistake at IMDb