A Map of the World(1999)
A woman's life falls apart after she's blamed for an accident on her property.
A Map of the World Synopsis
School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
A Map of the World (1999) is a drama film directed by Scott Elliott, released on September 13, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Julianne Moore, David Strathairn and Arliss Howard. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Elliott
- Writers:
- Jane Hamilton, Polly Platt, Peter Hedges
- Producers:
- Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall
- Cinematographer:
- Seamus McGarvey
- Composer:
- Pat Metheny
- Production:
- Overseas FilmGroup, Cineventa, First Look International, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
- Status:
- Released
A Map of the World (1999) Trailer
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A Map of the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sigourney Weaver
as Alice Goodwin
Julianne Moore
as Theresa Collins
David Strathairn
as Howard Goodwin
Arliss Howard
as Paul Reverdy
Chloë Sevigny
as Carole Mackessy
Sara Rue
as Debbie
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
as Dyshett
Nicole Ari Parker
as Sherry
Bruklin Harris
as Lynelle
Lisa Emery
as Susan Durkin
Ron Lea
as Dan Collins
Louise Fletcher
as Nellie Goodwin
Key crew
Directed by Scott Elliott, written by Jane Hamilton, Polly Platt and Peter Hedges, produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.
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A Map of the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 73 ratings.
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A Map of the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Map of the World online?
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A Map of the World (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy 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 A Map of the World?
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The main cast of A Map of the World (1999) includes Sigourney Weaver, Julianne Moore, David Strathairn, Arliss Howard and Chloë Sevigny. The film was directed by Scott Elliott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Map of the World released?
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A Map of the World was released on September 13, 1999 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is A Map of the World worth watching?
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A Map of the World (1999) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Map of the World?
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