A Mistake (film)

A Mistake is a 2024 New Zealand thriller film, written, directed, and produced by Christine Jeffs, based upon the novel of the same name by Carl Shuker. It stars Elizabeth Banks, Simon McBurney, Mickey Sumner and Rena Owen.

It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on 7 June 2024.

Premise
A surgeon makes a fateful decision during a surgery by allowing her young colleague to take charge. When a mistake occurs, the surgeon finds herself in a difficult situation.

Cast

 * Elizabeth Banks as Beth Taylor
 * Simon McBurney
 * Mickey Sumner as Robin
 * Rena Owen as Tessa
 * Fern Sutherland as Jessica
 * Joel Tobeck as Alistair
 * Emmett Skilton as Alexander Colton

Production
In May 2022, it was announced Elizabeth Banks had joined the cast with Christine Jeffs set to direct from a screenplay she wrote based upon the novel of the same name by Carl Shuker. In November 2022, Mickey Sumner joined the cast.

Release
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on 7 June 2024.