IMDb 7.4 2024 HD

Grey Matter

Grey Matter

2024
Drama
95 min NR United Kingdom
5.2 / 10
7.4 IMDB

When Chloe's grandmother gets diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she's forced to become a stay-at-home teenager overnight.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Arabella Burfitt-Dons
Starring
Eloise Smyth / Stephanie Beacham / Paul Brennen / Kierston Wareing / Harry Kirton / Elizabeth Berrington / Sunetra Sarker / Brooke Burfitt

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Penelope Hayes
Mar 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The premise of 'Grey Matter' offers fertile ground for drama, and the film largely succeeds in portraying the impact of Alzheimer's on a family. Eloise Smyth gives a solid performance as Chloe, effectively conveying the strain of her…

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Julian Croft
Mar 14, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A deeply affecting and quietly powerful film, 'Grey Matter' is a standout in its genre. Eloise Smyth's performance as Chloe is nothing short of extraordinary, conveying a spectrum of adolescent emotions grappling with adult responsibilities. The direction is…

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve, exploring the difficult terrain of Alzheimer's through the eyes of a young woman. Eloise Smyth shoulders the considerable emotional burden of Chloe's story with commendable effort. The…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Grey Matter' is a commendably earnest drama that avoids easy sentimentality. Eloise Smyth is the film's beating heart, embodying Chloe's transformation with remarkable nuance. The direction favours intimate observation, allowing the weight of the situation to settle naturally.…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Eloise Smyth delivers a compelling performance as Chloe, a teenager thrust into the role of carer for her grandmother. The film, directed with a steady hand, navigates the sensitive subject of Alzheimer's with a grounded realism. Smyth captures…

FAQs

The film portrays Chloe's challenges by depicting her abrupt shift from a typical teenage existence to the demanding role of a caregiver. This transition highlights the emotional weight, the practical burdens, and the personal sacrifices involved when a young person must assume significant care responsibilities for a family member.