Character study about Mildred, an elderly woman who has spent her life caring for others. When her daughter finally leaves home, she finds that, for the first time in her life, she has ...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Gena Rowlands | ... | Mildred | |
| Marisa Tomei | ... | Monica | |
| Gérard Depardieu | ... | Big Tommy (as Gerard Depardieu) | |
| Jake Lloyd | ... | J.J. | |
| Moira Kelly | ... | Ann Mary Margaret | |
| David Sherrill | ... | Ethan | |
| David Thornton | ... | Frankie | |
| Bridgette Wilson-Sampras | ... | Jeannie (as Bridgette Wilson) | |
| Bobby Cooper | ... | Bernt | |
| Clint Howard | ... | Gus | |
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David Rowlands | ... | George (as Dave Rowlands) |
| Jamie Bozian | ... | Jason (as James Bozian) | |
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Christy Lenk | ... | Miss Mannis |
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Brittney Lewis | ... | Hospital Receptionist |
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Vinnie Curto | ... | Danny (as Vinny Curto) |
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Character study about Mildred, an elderly woman who has spent her life caring for others. When her daughter finally leaves home, she finds that, for the first time in her life, she has nobody to worry about - but soon becomes involved in the life of Monica, a young mother whose husband has left her to look after her young son J.J.. As the relationship blossoms, Monica teaches Mildred that there is more to life than taking care of others. Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>
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female protagonist | neighbor | san francisco california | friendship | dysfunctional family |Taglines:
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EnglishRelease Date:
14 February 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$33,258, 3 November 1996Gross USA:
$272,542Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$272,542Company Credits
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Mildred: [delivering morning newspapers] For the last time... Really the last time...
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Traditional tune, lyrics by Robert Burns
Arranged and performed by Bill Elliott
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Gena Rowlands' brother and director Nick Cassavetes' uncle, David Rowlands, makes an appearance as Millie's neighbor George. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Mildred: [delivering morning newspapers] For the last time... Really the last time...
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Auld Lang SyneTraditional tune, lyrics by Robert Burns
Arranged and performed by Bill Elliott
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The story of an older woman who realizes that she has a life to live. I rented this from Blockbuster ages ago not knowing what to expect, and to be honest it's about what I expected. Lots of interpersonal clichés regarding how to live your own life and not be someone else's slave. It was in the comedy section, or so I recall, so I took a chance on it.
It's mildly amusing, and actually somewhat revealing about parents' attitudes towards their offspring, and also some hard truths about humanity and how we codify our basic desires to try and put some stability on ourselves, but then wind up causing more problems in the long run.
I can't remember too much more. Not a film I'd recommend for males nor even the family. Still, it was interesting for what it is.