A Rumor of Angels (2000)

An old woman helps a young boy resolve his feelings over the death of his mother.

Director:

Peter O'Fallon

Writers:

Grace Duffie Boylan (book), James Eric

Stars:

Vanessa Redgrave, Ray Liotta, Catherine McCormack

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Vanessa Redgrave	...	Maddy Bennett
Ray Liotta	...	Nathan Neubauer
Catherine McCormack	...	Mary Neubauer
Trevor Morgan	...	James Neubauer
Ron Livingston	...	Uncle Charlie
George Coe	...	Dr. Sam Jenkins
Michelle Grace	...	Lillian Neubauer
Karsen Liotta	...	James as Infant
Colin Rogers	...	James as a young boy

Storyline

An old woman helps a young boy resolve his feelings over the death of his mother.

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Plot Keywords:

stepmother | lighthouse | grief | fence | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, an accident scene and brief drug references

Did You Know?

Goofs

Though she writes her son's messages after he dies, the Vietnam war was over in 1972, so there was not a Battle of Haiphong in 1974.

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Connections

Referenced in Mysterious Ways: Listen (2002)

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Soundtracks

Swan Lake, Op. 20
Written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (as Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky)
Courtesy of Southern Library

User Reviews

FANTASTIC! Extremely touching!

A Rumor of Angels is a very well made movie! The story is unique, in that a young boy and older woman form a relationship and become best friends which is something you dont see in Hollywood very often! The acting is perfect, I could not find fault in anything the actors did, Trevor Morgan as James turns in the best performance of his career and leaves me in tears on more than one occaision. Vanessa Redgrave as usual is phenomenal, she pulls you deep into a character who on the outside seems hard and bitter but is really full of life and love. Ray Liotta, Catherine McCormack and Ron Livingston put in strong performances as a father still caught uo in his own grief, a stepmom trying to connect with James and an uncle who offers comical relief while still giving good advice. The setting is gorgeous, the direction is perfect. I like this independant movie because unlike all the big huge Hollywood blockbuster it has heart and soul and you can really see that.

10/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2001 (France)

Also Known As:

A Rumor of Angels

Filming Locations:

Crystal Crescent Beach, Nova Scotia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,766, 3 February 2002

Gross USA:

$38,610

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$38,610

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinetel Films, Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA), Rumor Productions NS Inc.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1