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Release Date:
14 December 1990 (USA)
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Tagline:
This is our mother. Pray for us. more
Plot:
An unconventional single mother relocates with her two daughters to a small Massachusetts town in 1963, where a number of events and relationships both challenge and strengthen their familial bonds. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 3 wins
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(4 articles)
DVD Playhouse--November 2009
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Christina Ricci
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Winona's finest hour
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Cher | ... | Mrs. Flax |
 | Bob Hoskins | ... | Lou Landsky |
 | Winona Ryder | ... | Charlotte Flax |
 | Michael Schoeffling | ... | Joe |
 | Christina Ricci | ... | Kate Flax |
| Caroline McWilliams | ... | Carrie |
| Jan Miner | ... | Mother Superior |
| Betsy Townsend | ... | Mary O'Brien |
| Richard McElvain | ... | Mr. Crain |
| Paula Plum | ... | Mrs. Crain |
 | Dossy Peabody | ... | Coach Parker |
| William Paul Steele | ... | Boss in Oklahoma |
| Rex Trailer | ... | Dr. Reynolds |
| Pete Kovner | ... | Perfect Family Father |
| Patricia Madden | ... | Perfect Family Mother |
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110 min | Canada:93 min (Ontario - edited version)
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Singapore:NC-16 |
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Portugal:M/12 |
Canada:PA (Ontario) |
New Zealand:PG |
Australia:M (TV rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13
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This was to be the American film debut for director Lasse Hallström, until he repeatedly clashed with lead actress Cher and was replaced first by Frank Oz and then by 'Richard Benjamin'.
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Factual errors: Although the latter portion of film takes place in January, we never see any evidence of snow, even though the film is set in Massachusetts. Also, the characters don't always seem to dress appropriately for winter in Massachusetts, dressing more as if it were autumn.
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Charlotte Flax:
So Joe, tell me about the nuns in the convent. Do they wear underwear in the shower?
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Alien from L.A. (#6.16)" (1993)
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Johnny Angel
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Winona Ryder is fantastic in this movie - its a helluva part and she plays it for all it is worth. Whether she is worshipping Joe (the local hunk-deluxe), or watching 'The Singing Nun' on television, she is completely believable. Her relationship with her less-than-perfect Mother (Cher) is also believable. As a bonus, you get Christina Ricci and Bob Hoskins and some beautiful cinematography. It also has a real feel for the 60's.
Downsides are one cliche too many (WHY does every movie that takes place in the 60's have to feature JFK's assassination?) and it goes on a tad too long, but its worth watching for sure.