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Isabelle Huppert stars in this drama as Patience Portefeux, a French-Arabic translator working for Paris' anti-narcotics unit. Balancing her demanding job, she also faces the challenge of paying for her mother's care. After intervening to help a nurse's son, Patience unexpectedly finds herself operating as "Mama Weed," a clever and resourceful figure in the city’s criminal network. She navigates this new world with the assistance of her loyal retired police dog.

Isabelle Huppert stars in this drama as Patience Portefeux, a French-Arabic translator working for Paris' anti-narcotics unit. Balancing her demanding job, she also faces the challenge of paying for her mother's care. After intervening to help a nurse's son, Patience unexpectedly finds herself operating as "Mama Weed," a clever and resourceful figure in the city’s criminal network. She navigates this new world with the assistance of her loyal retired police dog.

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Ratings and Reviews for Mama Weed

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Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

60

Mama Weed delivers a modestly entertaining experience that rests heavily on Isabelle Huppert's performance while struggling with narrative cohesion and stylistic flair. Critics acknowledge moments of charm and a competent direction that guides the film toward a crowd‑pleasing finale, yet many highlight uneven pacing, underdeveloped supporting characters, and visual choices that feel pedestrian. The mixed feedback results in a measured overall rating that reflects both its appealing elements and its structural shortcomings.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Mama Weed

58
Echo Score

Art & Craft

In terms of direction and visual craft, the film presents a mixed picture. Some reviewers commend the director's ability to keep the story moving toward an engaging climax, while others criticize the cinematography as uninspired and the overall style as lacking cohesion. The production design offers occasional highlights, yet the editing does not always sustain momentum. Consequently, the artistic execution lands in the mid‑range.

83
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

When it comes to character work, Huppert's performance stands out as a decisive strength. Critics consistently note her nuanced, witty portrayal that elevates the material, even as the script underutilizes secondary roles. Supporting actors receive mixed remarks, often described as merely functional, but the lead's emotional resonance dominates the assessment. Overall, the character dimension achieves a high score due to its compelling central performance.

48
Echo Score

Story & Flow

The narrative structure of Mama Weed shows notable weaknesses. Reviewers point to a cluttered plot with numerous threads that lack clear motivation, resulting in pacing issues and an over‑packed storyline. Originality is limited, with familiar crime‑comedy tropes and a finale that feels predictable. While occasional humor surfaces, the inconsistent flow and labored resolution keep the story score in the lower mid‑range.

50
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

Sensory elements receive a neutral evaluation. The soundtrack and sound design are mentioned only sporadically, providing adequate support without standing out. Visual style is described by some as low‑key and at times underdeveloped, contributing to a lack of distinctive aesthetic identity. The overall sensory experience, therefore, remains average, neither detracting significantly nor enhancing the film.

62
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

Rewatch potential is moderate, buoyed by Huppert's magnetic presence and occasional comedic set‑pieces. Some critics express willingness to follow the star in future projects, suggesting a degree of lasting appeal. However, narrative unevenness and limited comedic payoff may reduce the desire for repeated viewings. As a result, the rewatch factor settles slightly above the midpoint.

Metacritic

58

Metascore

6.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

79%

TOMATOMETER

review

54%

User Score

TMDB

58

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.1

From 2 fan ratings

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Mama Weed Other Names and Titles

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Крестная мама The Godmother Наркомама Mamà Maria 毒贩大妈 La daronne НаркоМАМА La Padrina - Parigi ha una nuova regina Eine Frau mit berauschenden Talenten 藥頭大媽 Mamá María Кръстницата Η Νονά της Νύχτας Dīlere A Dona do Barato Dylerė 마마 위드 הסנדקית Kmotra 毒后 Mama Maria

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