Warm Up Your Pints: Crowd-Pleasing British Comedy ‘Mother’s Pride’ Set for Sky Cinema Debut
Grab a glass and settle in—the warm-hearted British feel-good hit of the year, Mother’s Pride, is making its television debut on Sky Cinema Premiere and NOW on Friday, October 9.
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Brought to audiences by writer-director Nick Moorcroft and writer Meg Leonard—the creative duo behind British comfort-cinema favorites Finding Your Feet and Fisherman’s Friends—Mother’s Pride delivers the exact blend of heart, humor, and community spirit that fans of the genre love.
What Is ‘Mother’s Pride’ About?
Set in the picturesque heart of rural Britain, the comedy-drama follows the fractured Harley family following the tragic loss of their beloved matriarch. Facing grief and the imminent closure of their cherished local pub, the family and a colorful mix of locals must band together to save their community’s cornerstone. Their high-stakes solution? Learning the art of craft beer brewing and setting their sights on the Great British Beer Awards.
A Stellar All-Star Cast
The film features a brilliant ensemble of beloved British talent:
- Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Men Behaving Badly)
- James Buckley (The Inbetweeners)
- Jonno Davies (Spotless, Amazon’s Hunters)
- Mark Addy (The Full Monty, Game of Thrones)
- Gabriella Wilde (Poldark, Endless Love)
- Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob)
- Featuring comedy favorites Miles Jupp, Josie Lawrence, and Karl Collins.
Critical & Box Office Success
Following its wide theatrical release in March across 500+ UK screens, Mother’s Pride scored the biggest opening weekend of 2026 for a primary UK British production, making a splash in the Top 5 box office charts. Described by critics as a “warm love letter to the Great British pub”, the film holds a solid 68% audience rating and earned praise for its sharp comedy, uplifting themes of grief and renewal, and standout performances from Clunes and Buckley.
How to Watch on Sky Cinema & NOW
Starting Friday, October 9, movie fans can stream Mother’s Pride at home in a few easy ways:
- Sky Cinema Subscribers: Watch directly on your Sky Q, Sky Glass, or Sky Stream box by navigating to the Sky Cinema Premiere channel or searching for Mother’s Pride via voice control.
- NOW (formerly NOW TV) Streamers: Pass holders with an active NOW Cinema Membership can stream the movie on demand on smart TVs, tablets, mobile devices, or games consoles using the NOW app.
- Virgin Media & BT TV Customers: Subscribed to Sky Cinema through your TV provider? Access the movie directly via your provider’s Sky Cinema channels or on-demand library.