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review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of . The website's critics consensus reads: "Sensitively directed by Phyllida Lloyd and brought to life by co-writer Clare Dunne's stunning performance,
Herself charts one woman's journey with empathy and grace."
Metacritic reports a score of 71 out of 100, based on 19 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ==Notes==