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The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

Movie ★ 7.2 108 min

Drama

Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish – just once before she dies – is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home."

Peter Masterson Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 20, 1985
Runtime
108 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$7.2M
IMDb
tt0090203
Language
Studio
Bountiful Film Partners, FilmDallas Pictures

Themes

Cast

Geraldine Page Geraldine Page Mrs. Carrie Watts John Heard John Heard Ludie Watts Carlin Glynn Carlin Glynn Jessie Mae Richard Bradford Richard Bradford Sheriff Rebecca De Mornay Rebecca De Mornay Thelma Kevin Cooney Kevin Cooney Roy Harvey Lewis Second Bus Ticket Man Gil Glasgow Gil Glasgow Stationmaster Gerard Kirk Sisco Train Ticket Agent

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Trip to Bountiful about?
Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish – just once before she dies – is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home."
Who directed The Trip to Bountiful?
The Trip to Bountiful was directed by Peter Masterson.
Who stars in The Trip to Bountiful?
The Trip to Bountiful stars Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford.
When was The Trip to Bountiful released?
The Trip to Bountiful is a 1985 drama film.
Where can I watch The Trip to Bountiful?
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