The Trip to Bountiful(1985)
The Trip to Bountiful 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."
The Trip to Bountiful (1985) is a drama film directed by Peter Masterson, released on December 20, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn and Richard Bradford. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Masterson
- Writers:
- Horton Foote
- Producers:
- Horton Foote, Sterling Van Wagenen
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- J.A.C. Redford
- Production:
- Bountiful Film Partners, FilmDallas Pictures
- Revenue:
- $7,218,340
- Status:
- Released
The Trip to Bountiful (1985) Trailer
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Geraldine Page Wins Best Actress: 1986 Oscars
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The Trip to Bountiful Cast & Crew
Main cast
Geraldine Page
as Mrs. Carrie Watts
John Heard
as Ludie Watts
Carlin Glynn
as Jessie Mae
Richard Bradford
as Sheriff
Rebecca De Mornay
as Thelma
Kevin Cooney
as Roy
- Harvey Lewis
Harvey Lewis
as Second Bus Ticket Man
Gil Glasgow
as Stationmaster Gerard
- Kirk Sisco
Kirk Sisco
as Train Ticket Agent
Key crew
Directed by Peter Masterson, written by Horton Foote, produced by Horton Foote and Sterling Van Wagenen.
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The Trip to Bountiful Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Trip to Bountiful – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trip to Bountiful online?
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The Trip to Bountiful (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Trip to Bountiful?
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The main cast of The Trip to Bountiful (1985) includes Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford and Rebecca De Mornay. The film was directed by Peter Masterson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trip to Bountiful released?
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The Trip to Bountiful was released on December 20, 1985 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Trip to Bountiful worth watching?
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The Trip to Bountiful (1985) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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