Movie

The Trip to Bountiful

★ 7.2(57)19851h 48m

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Director: Peter Masterson
Release date: 1985-12-20
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Box office: $7,218,340
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bountiful Film Partners

The Trip to Bountiful — trailer

About The Trip to Bountiful

The Trip to Bountiful is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Masterson, starring Geraldine Page, John Heard and Carlin Glynn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Trip to Bountiful in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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."

Cast

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Carrie Watts

John Heard

Ludie Watts

Carlin Glynn

Jessie Mae

Richard Bradford

Sheriff

Rebecca De Mornay

Thelma

Kevin Cooney

Roy

Harvey Lewis

Second Bus Ticket Man

Gil Glasgow

Stationmaster Gerard

Kirk Sisco

Train Ticket Agent

Themes & keywords

escapebustexasbased on play or musicalhouston, texasmemorysenior citizen1940sdaughter–in–lawelderly lady

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Trip to Bountiful in United Kingdom?+

The Trip to Bountiful is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Trip to Bountiful on Netflix?+

The Trip to Bountiful is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Trip to Bountiful?+

The Trip to Bountiful has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in The Trip to Bountiful?+

The Trip to Bountiful stars Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford and Rebecca De Mornay.

When did The Trip to Bountiful come out?+

The Trip to Bountiful is a 1985 movie directed by Peter Masterson.

What genre is The Trip to Bountiful?+

The Trip to Bountiful is Drama film.

Who directed The Trip to Bountiful?+

The Trip to Bountiful was directed by Peter Masterson.