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Nanny

  • 2022
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
8.8K
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Anna Diop in Nanny (2022)
Immigrant nanny Aisha, piecing together a new life in New York City while caring for the child of an Upper East Side family, is forced to confront a concealed truth that threatens to shatter her precarious American Dream.
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Piecing together a new life in New York City while caring for the child of an Upper East Side family, immigrant nanny Aisha is forced to confront a concealed truth that threatens to shatter ... Read allPiecing together a new life in New York City while caring for the child of an Upper East Side family, immigrant nanny Aisha is forced to confront a concealed truth that threatens to shatter her precarious American Dream.Piecing together a new life in New York City while caring for the child of an Upper East Side family, immigrant nanny Aisha is forced to confront a concealed truth that threatens to shatter her precarious American Dream.

  • Director
    • Nikyatu Jusu
  • Writer
    • Nikyatu Jusu
  • Stars
    • Anna Diop
    • Michelle Monaghan
    • Sinqua Walls
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    8.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nikyatu Jusu
    • Writer
      • Nikyatu Jusu
    • Stars
      • Anna Diop
      • Michelle Monaghan
      • Sinqua Walls
    • 95User reviews
    • 108Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Photos85

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    Anna Diop
    Anna Diop
    • Aisha
    Michelle Monaghan
    Michelle Monaghan
    • Amy
    Sinqua Walls
    Sinqua Walls
    • Malik
    Morgan Spector
    Morgan Spector
    • Adam
    Rose Decker
    Rose Decker
    • Rose
    Leslie Uggams
    Leslie Uggams
    • Kathleen
    Olamide Candide-Johnson
    Olamide Candide-Johnson
    • Mariatou
    Jahleel Kamara
    Jahleel Kamara
    • Lamine
    Princess Adenike
    Princess Adenike
    • Nikki
    Mitzie Pratt
    Mitzie Pratt
    • Florence
    Keturah Hamilton
    Keturah Hamilton
    • Cynthia
    Anna Quirino-Miranda
    • Filipina Nanny
    • (as Anna Maria Quirino)
    Stephanie Jae Park
    Stephanie Jae Park
    • Christie
    Zephani Idoko
    Zephani Idoko
    • Sallay
    Ebbe Bassey
    Ebbe Bassey
    • Aunt Sarah
    Alina Carson
    Alina Carson
    • Annoyed American Girl
    Nate Archibald
    • Red Headed Boy
    Michael Cuomo
    Michael Cuomo
    • Bob
    • Director
      • Nikyatu Jusu
    • Writer
      • Nikyatu Jusu
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    User reviews95

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    5pedja-the

    Decent

    Although this is labeled as a horror movie, I would rather put it more as a mistery/thriller. The director has found an interesting way to portray the difficulties of immigrant lives , especially the women immigrants which this movie is all about. If u lower your expectations and watch this movie for what it presents, you'll get a decent watch, if you expect something outstanding well, this one isn't that. There is an excellent twist towards the end and the ending itself, however if you are a huge filmophile and watch movies of this genres regularly you will probably see it coming. If you are a fan of Anna Diop or Michelle Monaghan you can expect good performances(although I expected a bit more than a side role for Michelle).
    6arungeorge13

    Not as psychologically twisted as I'd have liked, but the drama bits are satisfying! [+60%]

    Nikyatu Jusu's debut boasts a distinct visual style that works in its favor. While the writing in the final act and the predictable twist leave much to be desired, Nanny never falls short of engaging. It is led by a committed Anna Diop performance, and significantly aided by the sharp commentary on migrant issues, trauma, and African folklore. While Aisha (Diop) is well-written and performed, the other characters are found wanting. I thought Michelle Monaghan's character had a lot more to contribute to the story than just being a burnt-out, rich mommy. Turns out, the plot was simpler than you believed it to be. The truth about Aisha's son is something anyone can anticipate mid-way into the film, and it doesn't startle at all. Neither does the "Mami Wata" aspect acquire a more wholesome shape.

    But, in essence, the film also gets some little details right. There's the banter between Aisha and Malik that's always interesting to listen to. We also get quick "life updates" whenever Aisha visits her regular money transfer service. I also liked how the intensity (and duration) of Aisha's nightmarish visions escalated each time. The film also duly acknowledges the struggles of nannies including not being paid on time and also, frequently overworking them. It's just that Jusu presents a lot of promising elements in the film, but they don't all come together as spectacularly as I'd have liked. But whatever shes does next will be exciting to keep an eye on!
    4cheefn27

    The end ruined it for me

    The truth about this movie is that it was well written, well cast, and well acted. So what's the problem right?... the ending. I'm not going to spoil it for those who haven't seen it but I liked this movie all the way until the last 2 minutes. Maybe I'm being harsh but I just didn't understand why they went that route. Like I say in every review, you should judge for yourself. Every interpretation is different and unique to that viewer. My interpretation is that they ruined a pretty good movie with that ending. AND they swept my legs out from under me too. It's unfortunate. I really wanted to like it.
    7Xstal

    Catastrophising Concerns...

    You've been separate from your son nearly a year, by an ocean that is wide and so austere, but you've managed to compose, started looking after Rose, with a family, who seem to be sincere. It's not too long before you struggle to get through, the guardian back home is engaged and eschews, it starts to play tricks with your mind, you find it hard to rest, unwind, while the parents take advantage over you.

    Definitely not a horror film, but an innovative and imaginative insight into the psychology of a mother who loses contact with her young son, who she has left to build a new life in America for, while preparing for him to join her when the time is right. Anna Diop is outstanding, the interpretation challenging at times, the ending a little bizarre, but certainly something to get you thinking about, from a writer and director who clearly has some creativity.
    7RedKidBytes

    Not a Horror film nor a thriller but a solid Drama

    I do understand why so many folks gave this film low scores. If you are a horror fan such as I and have seen the trailer bait which looked like a horror movie, you might feel cheated to find out that this is not even remotely a horror movie. Perhaps, it is deserving that the film receives low scores.

    On the other hand, if you are also a fan of the 'drama' genre and watch the film from that perspective, you will enjoy it.

    I do not know who decides to interpolate the genres a film carries within the description, are they IMDb people or Amazon people or whatever but the film, the script and the acting do not pretend to be a horror movie for sure. Therefore I do not blame the film itself for the false tag of horror.

    The movie is the melodramatic life of the new immigrant to NYC, a Senegalese woman who works for a rich family as a nanny and takes care of their young daughter whilst trying to save enough money to have her 7 years old son to move in with her to the states. She is struggling with missing her son and working long hours for a family who demands a lot yet does not pay for all of her hours. And the longer it takes them to pay for her work, the longer it takes her to bring her son to NYC, and she starts breaking down in the distress.

    It's a very well-acted film. I look forward to watching more of Anna Diop, who plays the nanny Aisha, in the future.

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    • Trivia
      The first horror film to win Sundance's Grand Jury Prize, at the same time making writer/director Nikyatu Jusu the second Black female filmmaker to claim the award.
    • Goofs
      The clock on the wall at the hairdresser's reads 11:15, but as the camera cuts back and forth to different angles of the same scene, the clock mysteriously jumps to display a completely different hour.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Amanda the Jedi Show: Movies that Destroyed and Restored my Faith in Humanity | Sundance 2022 (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      The Best
      Written by Sidney Esiri & Michael Ajereh Collins (as Michael Collins Ajereh)

      Performed by Sidney Esiri (as Dr. Sid)

      Courtesy of Mavin Records & Blaze Unlimited

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
      • Wolof
    • Also known as
      • Dadı
    • Production companies
      • Blumhouse Television
      • LinLay Productions
      • Stay Gold Features
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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