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.
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Premise
A veteran surgeon makes a fateful decision during a surgery by allowing an inexperienced colleague to take her place. When a fatal 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
Sarah Peirse as Mary, Head of Surgery
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.