Mouse

Directed by Kelly O’Sullivan, Alex Thompson

United States

2026

120 mins

Unclassified 15+

Beloved by critics and crowds at the Berlinale, this coming-of-age gem follows a shy, queer teen who develops a cathartic bond with a grieving mother (Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo).

Suburban Arkansas, 2002. Best friends Minnie (Katherine Mallen Kupferer) and Callie (Chloe Coleman) are entering senior year in high school. While their personalities may differ – Minnie is the 'mousey' one and Callie is the popular queen bee – their bond runs deep. In Callie's orbit, Minnie is accepted into her upper-class lifestyle and social clique. But after a tragic accident, Minnie is left rudderless. Ashamed of her own status and fractured relationship with her mother, Barbara (Tara Mallen), Minnie develops a surrogate relationship with Callie's mum, Helen (skilfully played by Okonedo). A humane dramedy from indie duo Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, the creative force behind Ghostlight (SFF 2024).

“While I’m not sure there’s yet a cult assembled around the deeply empathetic and uniquely humane cinema of O’Sullivan and Thompson, God willing, there will be after more audiences see [Mouse].”

Kate Erbland, IndieWire

“Mouse is grounded not just in reality, but relatability. While not a comedy, it’s full of humor and subtle, wince-worthy moments that feel instantly familiar.”

Peter Debruge, Variety

“The laughs and the tears – and there are plenty of both in the picture – are fully and honestly earned.”

Wendy Ide, Screen International

Kate Erbland, IndieWire

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Tickets

Mon 8 June 2026, 2pm

Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3

Event George St - Cinema 3

Sat 13 June 2026, 2pm

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Program Strand
Features
Year
2026
Classification
Unclassified 15+
Country
USA
Language
In English
Director
Kelly O’Sullivan, Alex Thompson
Producer
Bonnie Comley, Stewart F. Lane, Abigail Rose Solomon, Steven A. Jones, Ian Keiser, Alex Wilson, Alex Thompson, Pierce Cravens, Chelsea Krant
Cast
Sophie Okonedo, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen
Screenwriter
Kelly O’Sullivan
Cinematographer
Nate Hurtsellers, Luke Dyra
Editor
Mike S. Smith
Composer
Hamilton Leithauser
Genre
Comedy, Women Directors, LGBTQIA+ Films, Women’s Stories
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Company Credits
Sales Agent: Visit Films
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