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GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3).
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Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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Two sisters cope with the unpredictable behaviour of their depressed, alcoholic mother. Based on the novel by Jacqueline Wilson.
Family DramaMental HealthChildhood PerspectiveEmotional JourneyBritish Television FilmRealistic PortrayalComing-of-AgeImpactfulCharacter-Driven
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Will The Illustrated Mum make me laugh?
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Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Is The Illustrated Mum plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.