Melanie

“She had to fight for what most women take for granted”

★ 7.5(3)19821h 35m

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Where to watch Melanie

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Rex Bromfield
Release date: 1982-02-12
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About Melanie

Melanie is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Rex Bromfield, starring Glynnis O'Connor, Paul Sorvino and Burton Cummings. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Melanie in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A backwoods, illiterate young woman from Arkansas battles to regain custody of her son from her estranged husband who feels she is an unfit mother. In the process, she falls in love with a struggling musician who helps her cause.

Cast

Glynnis O'Connor

Melanie Daniel

Paul Sorvino

Walter

Burton Cummings

Rick

Don Johnson

Carl

Donann Cavin

Ginny

Jamie Dick

Tyler

Trudy Young

Ronda

Themes & keywords

illiteracyarkansasmotherly loveromancebackwoods

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Melanie in Canada?+

Melanie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Melanie on Netflix?+

Melanie is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Melanie?+

Melanie has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Melanie?+

Melanie stars Glynnis O'Connor, Paul Sorvino, Burton Cummings, Don Johnson and Donann Cavin.

When did Melanie come out?+

Melanie is a 1982 movie directed by Rex Bromfield.

What genre is Melanie?+

Melanie is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Melanie?+

Melanie was directed by Rex Bromfield.