Molly(1999)
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Molly Synopsis
Molly McKay is a profoundly autistic twenty-something woman who has lived in an institution from a young age following her parents' death in a car accident. When the institution must close due to budget cuts, Molly is left in the care of her neurotypical, older brother, Buck McKay, an advertising executive and perennial bachelor. Buck forces her to undergo an experimental medical treatment, with unexpectedly drastic results.
Molly (1999) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by John Duigan, released on October 22, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Aaron Eckhart, Jill Hennessy and Thomas Jane. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- John Duigan
- Writers:
- Dick Christie
- Producers:
- William J. MacDonald
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Beristain
- Composer:
- Trevor Jones
- Production:
- Absolute Entertainment (II), Cockamamie, Heckerling-Caplan, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $21,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Molly (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Molly before you stream it.
Molly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elisabeth Shue
as Molly McKay
Aaron Eckhart
as Buck McKay
Jill Hennessy
as Susan Brookes
Thomas Jane
as Sam
D.W. Moffett
as Mark Cottrell
Elizabeth Mitchell
as Beverly Trehare
Robert Harper
as Dr. Simmons
Elaine Hendrix
as Jennifer Thomas
Michael Paul Chan
as Domingo
Lucy Liu
as Brenda
Jon Pennell
as Gary McKay
Sarah Wynter
as Julie McKay
Key crew
Directed by John Duigan, written by Dick Christie, produced by William J. MacDonald.
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Molly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 74 ratings.
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Molly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Molly online?
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Molly (1999) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Molly?
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The main cast of Molly (1999) includes Elisabeth Shue, Aaron Eckhart, Jill Hennessy, Thomas Jane and D.W. Moffett. The film was directed by John Duigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Molly released?
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Molly was released on October 22, 1999 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Molly worth watching?
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Molly (1999) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Molly?
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Yes. The official Molly trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.