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Georgia (1995)

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Reviews Counted: 22

Fresh: 17

Rotten:5

Average Rating: 6.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A tale of intense sibling rivalry between two sisters who are also both singers. Georgia is a happy, popular and successful folk singer, who's self-assured enough to place her husband and kids... A tale of intense sibling rivalry between two sisters who are also both singers. Georgia is a happy, popular and successful folk singer, who's self-assured enough to place her husband and kids before her career. In stark contrast, her younger sibling Sadie is an angry, untalented, childish, substance-abusing punk rocker. Sadie is obsessively jealous of her sister's fame and home life, so Georgia wants as little to do with her as humanly possible. After a particularly horrific falling-out between the sisters, Georgia finally reaches the end of her rope. Now Sadie must find a way to make peace with both herself and her family -- before she completely self-destructs. [More]

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mare Winningham, Ted Levine, Max Perlich

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mare Winningham, Ted Levine, Max Perlich, John Doe, John C. Reilly, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jason Carter

Director: Ulu Grosbard

Director: Ulu Grosbard

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  • Georgia
  • Critics everywhere raved about this motion picture and its outstanding stars, Jennifer Jason Leigh (SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, RUSH) and Academy Award(R)-nominee Mare Winningham. It's the story of two sisters -- one talented, the other passionate -- and the rivalry that binds them together. Sadie (Leigh) is a rebel who aspires to rock stardom while her sister, Georgia (Winningham), is a gifted and already successful musician. Sadie -- unwilling to give up her dreams -- struggles to make a name for herself in the shadow of her talented sister. Acclaimed as one of the year's 10 best films -- you'll find this powerful story of ambition and rock 'n' roll dreams absolutely riveting!
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    In Grosbard's study of siblings rivalry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, as the more aggressive but less talented sister, again shows why she's the most brilliant actress of her generation.

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    A raw, heartfelt, sometimes painful showcase for Jennifer Jason Leigh's undeniable talent.

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    Mark Palermo
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    Examines the life and struggles of a mediocre rock singer whose high aspirations cause her needless pain.

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    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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    not always on the mark, but certainly challenging

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