Variety by Courtney Howard

While the filmmakers have crafted compelling characters and conundrums, they unfortunately fail to give them better connective tissue and a satisfying third act.

Movie Nation by Roger Moore

Would I go out to see Otherhood? No. Nor should you. And we don’t have to. It’s not all that, but it’s perfectly “Netflixable.”

RogerEbert.com

The three lead actresses also produced the film, presumably because there are not enough good roles for women over 35. They need to look a little harder.

Consequence by Blake Goble

Nominal laughs plus three reliable actresses equals the very mediocre Otherhood.

Los Angeles Times by Kimber Myers

Otherhood does have a few genuine and genuinely funny moments — thanks largely to its stars — but they’re overshadowed by the bad behavior of both the mothers and their sons.

The Hollywood Reporter by Caryn James

This misadventure of a project is a blip on the actresses’ résumés.