Winnie is an intellectually disabled little girl who is committed to an institution by her mother at a very young age. Throughout the film, Winnie struggles for independence, and to feel as...
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Cast
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| Rutanya Alda | ... | Mrs. Paretti | |
| Barbara Barrie | ... | Mrs. Drake | |
| Meredith Baxter | ... | Winnie (as Meredith Baxter-Birney) | |
| Diana Bellamy | ... | Nurse | |
| Katy Boyer | ... | Ruby Rose | |
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Channing Chase | ... | Saleslady |
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Tabi Cooper | ... | Estelle |
| Lee Garlington | ... | Gladys | |
| Terri Hanauer | ... | Maude | |
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Steve Itkin | ... | Male Patient #1 |
| Hal Landon Jr. | ... | Man with Car | |
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Victoria Ann Lewis | ... | Bridey |
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Melanie MacQueen | ... | Verla Mae |
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Tom Maier | ... | Neighbor |
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Kyle Malak | ... | Boy on bench |
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Winnie is an intellectually disabled little girl who is committed to an institution by her mother at a very young age. Throughout the film, Winnie struggles for independence, and to feel as if she is "normal". It is a true story based on the autobiography, "Winnie: My Life in the Institution."
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 October 1988 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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Sound Mix:
StereoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Winnie's real first name is Millie. Surname remains unknown. See more »Goofs
The opening caption "Central Iowa, 1941" needs to say "Central Iowa, 1938" as when Winnie was committed. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I Luv this movie Winnie (1988 Movie) I saw it years ago and it makes me laugh, cry, and everything in between Lol! And that was years ago in the 80's when I first seen it. And am here to tell you it still stands the test of time, because I just saw it again tonight someone had down loaded it on you tube and I watched it again and I found myself right back there 20 years ago laughing and crying once again. I wish more people in the world thought like Winnie...then this world would be a much better place too live in because her heart was very big and full of love for her fellow human beings, her and Thomas were a riot together and I do plan to buy the book based on the movie called: Winnie my life in the insititution. The movie was so great and I got so caught up in the story that I hated for it too end, it should have been two more hours long. It help me too also remember what a great actress Meredith Baxter is even still this day! I recommend anyone with a heart to see this movie..you will not be disappointed, Winnie am glad your dream came true!