About Tully

"Tully" is a 2018 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and written by Diablo Cody. Released in April 2018, Tully is centered around a mother of three, Marlo, who is struggling to handle the pressures of motherhood. The story unfolds as she receives the endearing help of a young nanny, Tully. The connection between Marlo and Tully is beautifully portrayed, offering a depiction of the stark realities and the undiscovered beauty of motherhood.

Making / Production

The film came to fruition under the combined efforts of director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody. The film was produced by Bron Studios in association with Right of Way Films and Denver and Delilah Productions. The filming took place in Vancouver, which doubled as New York for the purposes of the film. With the combined unique styles of Reitman and Cody, Tully emerged as a touching film about the genuine and sometimes messy side of parenthood.

Actors

• Charlize Theron as Marlo - Played the role flawlessly, capturing the essence of a weary, beaten down mother who finds solace in her relationship with Tully.
• Mackenzie Davis as Tully - Portrayed the quirky, mystical young nanny with wholesome charm and empathy.
• Ron Livingston as Drew - Convincingly played Marlo's hardworking yet somewhat detached husband.
• Mark Duplass as Craig - Played the role of Marlo's well-intentioned rich brother.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Charlize Theron gained nearly 50 pounds for her role to realistically portray a woman who's just given birth.
• This is the third collaboration between Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody.
• The location of the filming is Canada but the movie is set in New York, USA.

Awards

"Tully" was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe for Best Actress (Charlize Theron), and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Charlize Theron).

Quotes

• "Your twenties are great. But then your thirties come around the corner like a garbage truck at 5:00 AM"
• "You can't fix the parts without treating the whole"
• "Girls heal."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score was composed by Rob Simonsen.
• Includes several catchy songs like "Blue" by The Jayhawks, "You Only Live Twice" by Beulahbelle and "Can You Deal?" by Bleached.