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The Trip to Bountiful

1985, Drama, 1h 47m

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Carrie Watts (Geraldine Page) may be old, but she suffers no shortage of spirit. When her carping daughter-in-law (Carlin Glynn) and overprotective son (John Heard) forbid her to travel alone from Houston to her childhood home in Bountiful, she strikes out anyway. Learning that trains no longer stop there, she takes a bus instead and en route meets a young woman (Rebecca De Mornay) with whom she shares both secrets and memories. Little does she know that her family has alerted the police.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Peter Masterson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $6.0M
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    Island Pictures

Cast & Crew

Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Carrie Watts
John Heard
John Heard
Ludie Watts
Rebecca De Mornay
Rebecca De Mornay
Thelma
Carlin Glynn
Carlin Glynn
Jessie Mae
Richard Bradford
Richard Bradford
Sheriff
Kevin Cooney
Kevin Cooney
Roy
Dave Tanner
Dave Tanner
Billy Davis
Gil Glasgow
Gil Glasgow
Stationmaster Gerard
Peter Masterson
Peter Masterson
Director
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Audience Reviews for The Trip to Bountiful

  • May 14, 2014
    An enjoyable story about an old bag who decides to leave her unrewarding life to go back to the town where she grew up. The main issue is the fact that the town may no longer exist. Sentimental but sweet.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Apr 07, 2009
    Geraldine Page is exquisite!
    Randy T Super Reviewer
  • May 19, 2008
    Geraldine Page proves why she was one of the preeminent actress of her time in this lovely, poignant film.
    jay n Super Reviewer
  • Jan 15, 2008
    The wife was definitely a selfish shrew but the mother humming hymns all day would pluck my nerves, too!
    Ida K Super Reviewer
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