Mary & Tim (1996)

The love that develops between a mentally challenged young man and the older, lonely widow who takes him under her wing.

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writers:

Michael Pate (film), Colleen McCullough (novel)

Stars:

Candice Bergen, Richard Kiley, Tom McCarthy

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Candice Bergen	...	Mary Horton
Richard Kiley	...	Ron Melville
Tom McCarthy	...	Tim Melville (as Thomas McCarthy)
Louise Latham	...	Forbsie
Kelli Williams	...	Justine Melville
Debra Mooney
Sean O'Bryan
Shirley Knight	...	Esther Melville
Rosemary Dunsmore
Norman Parker
Michael Alldredge	...	Steve Michaels
Larry Cedar	...	Minister
Ed Evanko	...	David Hutman
David Fabrizio	...	Bradey
Melissa Papp	...	Exercise Woman

Storyline

The love that develops between a mentally challenged young man and the older, lonely widow who takes him under her wing.

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Plot Keywords:

older woman younger man relationship | remake | mental retardation | may december romance | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Richard Kiley, who played Tim's father Ron, also played Paddy Cleary-a character in the mini-series adaptation of "The Thorn Birds" written by Colleen McCullough, who also wrote "Tim", the book based on the original version of "Mary & Tim."

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Connections

Version of Tim (1979)

User Reviews

sweet movie with Candice Bergen as the older woman

Candice Bergen plays a contented 50-ist widow settled into her life as a single, when a slightly learning-disabled younger hunk careens into her life as the butt of a practical joke, damaging her garden. He turns out to be a talented gardener, and starts his magic on her garden, and on her. Tim's super-achiever sister marries into a wealthy family, who are, frankly, embarrassed at having a "retard" in the family. Mary (Candice Bergen) teaches Tim to read, and Tim gradually starts to experience grown-up feelings toward Mary. Thomas McCarthy is very convincing as Tim, and he plays the part with ease, and naturally. Candice Bergen is, and always has been, one of my favorite actresses, who's striking beauty has stayed with her into maturity. I saw this on the Hallmark Channel & really enjoyed the simple plot and emotional dynamics. A bit of a tear-jerker, but nice, relaxing entertainment.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mary et Tim

Company Credits

Production Co:

Holiday Productions, RHI Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1