Mr. Church (2016)
Kernel Score: 85% · 512 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2016-09-16
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Mr. Church
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo
- Free with ads: The CW, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome, The Roku Channel
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A unique friendship develops when a little girl and her dying mother inherit a cook - Mr. Church. What begins as an arrangement that should only last six months, instead spans fifteen years.
Mr. Church parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 drama follows a young girl's long friendship with a family cook after her mother's terminal illness.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Bruce Beresford
Cast
- Eddie Murphy as Henry Church
- Britt Robertson as Charlotte 'Charlie' Brooks
- Natascha McElhone as Marie Brooks
- Xavier Samuel as Owen
- Lucy Fry as Poppy
- Christian Madsen as Eddie Larson
- Mckenna Grace as Izzy
- Natalie Coughlin as Young Charlie
- Madison Wolfe as Young Poppy
- Lincoln Melcher as Young Owen
Mr. Church FAQ
Is Mr. Church good?
Mr. Church has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 512 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mr. Church?
In the US you can stream Mr. Church on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome and The Roku Channel and rent it from Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Mr. Church OK for kids?
Mr. Church is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 drama follows a young girl's long friendship with a family cook after her mother's terminal illness.
What movies are like Mr. Church?
If you liked Mr. Church, try The Old Oak, Udaan, Moxie and The Blind Side.