Ellen Foster(1997)
Ellen Foster Synopsis
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
Ellen Foster (1997) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, released on December 14, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jena Malone, Julie Harris, Ted Levine and Glynnis O'Connor. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- John Erman
- Writers:
- William Hanley, Kaye Gibbons, Maria Nation
- Producers:
- John Erman
- Cinematographer:
- Brian West
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Hallmark Productions
- Status:
- Released
Ellen Foster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jena Malone
as Ellen Foster
Julie Harris
as Leonora Nelson
Ted Levine
as Bill Hammond
Glynnis O'Connor
as Charlotte Nelson Hammond
Debra Monk
as Aunt Nadine
Barbara Garrick
as Aunt Betsy
Kate Burton
as Abigail Montford
Željko Ivanek
as Educational Psychologist
Lynne Moody
as Mrs. Douglas
Bill Nunn
as Mr. Douglas
Dick O'Neill
as Judge
Kimberly J. Brown
as Dora
Key crew
Directed by John Erman, written by William Hanley, Kaye Gibbons and Maria Nation, produced by John Erman.
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Ellen Foster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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Ellen Foster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ellen Foster online?
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Ellen Foster (1997) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ellen Foster?
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The main cast of Ellen Foster (1997) includes Jena Malone, Julie Harris, Ted Levine, Glynnis O'Connor and Debra Monk. The film was directed by John Erman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ellen Foster released?
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Ellen Foster was released on December 14, 1997 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Ellen Foster worth watching?
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Ellen Foster (1997) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.