A Mistake

A Mistake is a drama and thriller about a talented surgeon whose professional and personal life collapses following a medical error. As the hospital implements a new system for publicly reporting surgeon performance, the protagonist finds herself isolated. Her colleagues unite against her, and she loses the support of her partner, who works as a nurse at the same facility. The conflict centers on the surgeon's attempt to manage the fallout of a surgical mistake while facing pressure from the hospital administration and the family of a patient.

The film was written and directed by Christine Jeffs, following her 2008 film Sunshine Cleaning. Produced by Jeffs and Matthew Metcalfe, the production was a collaboration between the United Kingdom and New Zealand involving companies such as Ingenious Media and the New Zealand Film Commission. The cast features Elizabeth Banks, Acacia O'Connor, Simon McBurney, Mickey Sumner, Rena Owen, and Richard Crouchley.

Released on September 14, 2023, the movie has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb based on 1,600 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.3/10 on TMDB from 79 votes.