Movie

Wrestling with Alligators

“At the end of an era, her life was just beginning.”

★ 10.0(2)19981h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Laurie Weltz
Release date: 1998-01-18
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Portman Productions

About Wrestling with Alligators

Wrestling with Alligators is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Laurie Weltz, starring Joely Richardson, Claire Bloom and Aleksa Palladino. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wrestling with Alligators in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

All that Maddy Hawkins has ever wanted was a family she could call her own. Even in 1959, the simplest things are difficult to find...Maddy, a street-wise teenage runaway, believes she has created this family with the women who live with her in an East Coast woman-only rooming house: Lulu, an eccentric silent-screen star; Claire, a beautiful, widowed French war bride; and Mary, a young artist.But as Maddy watches her newfound family fall apart, she begins to realize that some things in life are worth fighting for, and that the bonds of true friendship are the strongest bonds of all.

Cast

Joely Richardson

Claire

Claire Bloom

Lulu Fraker

Aleksa Palladino

Maddy Hawkins

Adrienne Shelly

Mary

Sam Trammell

Will

Jay O. Sanders

Rick

Tom Guiry

Pete (as Thomas Guiry)

Nicole Bradin

Susan Wright

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wrestling with Alligators in Australia?+

Wrestling with Alligators is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Wrestling with Alligators on Netflix?+

Wrestling with Alligators is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Wrestling with Alligators?+

Wrestling with Alligators has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Wrestling with Alligators?+

Wrestling with Alligators stars Joely Richardson, Claire Bloom, Aleksa Palladino, Adrienne Shelly and Sam Trammell.

When did Wrestling with Alligators come out?+

Wrestling with Alligators is a 1998 movie directed by Laurie Weltz.

What genre is Wrestling with Alligators?+

Wrestling with Alligators is Drama film.

Who directed Wrestling with Alligators?+

Wrestling with Alligators was directed by Laurie Weltz.