Scarlett Johansson Leads Emotional Family Drama in My Mother’s Wedding

LONDON — August 2025. In My Mother’s Wedding, Scarlett Johansson teams up once again with director and co-star Kristin Scott Thomas, marking their third collaboration as mother and daughter. This time, they delve into themes of grief, love, and healing that span generations. Johansson takes on the role of Katherine, a high-ranking Royal Navy officer whose emotional walls are a result of childhood trauma, adding depth to this intimate family drama.

As three sisters gather at their childhood home for their mother’s third wedding, Johansson’s subtle yet powerful performance shines alongside the remarkable portrayals by Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham, each navigating their own unique experiences of grief. While some may find fault with the script and its tonal shifts, the cast’s genuine emotional depth—and Thomas’s poignant monologue—lift the film above typical family dramas.