Marlo Moreau (played by Charlize Theron) is a protagonist in Tully.
Protagonist and mother of three who becomes overwhelmed by sleep deprivation and postpartum exhaustion. She accepts a night nanny to cope, undergoes a psychological breakdown, and ultimately realizes the nanny is a dissociative alter-ego created to help her survive the transition. She reconciles with her husband and learns to parent independently. Tully (played by Mackenzie Davis) is a protagonist in Tully.
A charismatic night nanny hired to help Marlo, who takes control of household duties and helps restore Marlo's intimacy with her husband. She eventually reveals her true purpose is to bridge a gap before leaving, later revealed to be Marlo's imagined alter-ego born from extreme stress and sleep deprivation. Drew Moreau (played by Ron Livingston) appears in Tully.
Marlo's husband and father to their three children. He has a fantasy about diner waitresses that Tully helps facilitate, later learns about Marlo's severe exhaustion in the hospital, apologizes for his lack of awareness, and actively helps with household chores at the end. Craig (played by Mark Duplass) appears in Tully.
Marlo's wealthy brother who offers to pay for a night nanny as a gift for the birth of their third child. His offer sets the plot in motion. Jonah Moreau (played by Asher Miles Fallica) appears in Tully.
Marlo and Drew's son with an undiagnosed behavioral disorder and sensory sensitivities requiring nightly brushing. His tantrums contribute to Marlo's stress, and he eventually questions the brushing routine, symbolizing the family's growth and independence. Sarah Moreau (played by Lia Frankland) appears in Tully.
Marlo and Drew's daughter. Mentioned briefly as part of the family the parents are struggling to manage.
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Characters
Marlo Moreau
(played by Charlize Theron) — protagonist
Protagonist and mother of three who becomes overwhelmed by sleep deprivation and postpartum exhaustion. She accepts a night nanny to cope, undergoes a psychological breakdown, and ultimately realizes...
Tully
(played by Mackenzie Davis) — protagonist
A charismatic night nanny hired to help Marlo, who takes control of household duties and helps restore Marlo's intimacy with her husband. She eventually reveals her true purpose is to bridge a gap bef...
Drew Moreau
(played by Ron Livingston) — supporting
Marlo's husband and father to their three children. He has a fantasy about diner waitresses that Tully helps facilitate, later learns about Marlo's severe exhaustion in the hospital, apologizes for hi...
Craig
(played by Mark Duplass) — supporting
Marlo's wealthy brother who offers to pay for a night nanny as a gift for the birth of their third child. His offer sets the plot in motion.
Jonah Moreau
(played by Asher Miles Fallica) — supporting
Marlo and Drew's son with an undiagnosed behavioral disorder and sensory sensitivities requiring nightly brushing. His tantrums contribute to Marlo's stress, and he eventually questions the brushing r...
Sarah Moreau
(played by Lia Frankland) — supporting
Marlo and Drew's daughter. Mentioned briefly as part of the family the parents are struggling to manage.
Key Relationships
Tully → Drew Moreau
(Romantic Intimate Partner)
Tully → Marlo Moreau
(Professional Nanny)
Marlo Moreau → Craig
(Family Brother)
Marlo Moreau → Sarah Moreau
(Family Mother)
Marlo Moreau → Jonah Moreau
(Family Mother)
Marlo Moreau → Drew Moreau
(Family Husband)
Story Analysis
A mother's psychological breakdown and recovery through an imagined alter-ego.
