What Katy Did (1999)

A 13-year-old girl is more than her widowed father can handle at times, even with help from her aunt, until a tragic accident changes her outlook on life.

Director:

Stacey Stewart Curtis

Writers:

Olivia Hetreed (screenplay by), Susan Coolidge (from the novel by)

Stars:

Alison Pill, Megan Follows, Martha Burns

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alison Pill	...	Katy Carr
Megan Follows	...	Cousin Helen
Martha Burns	...	Aunt Izzie
Kevin Whately	...	Dr. Philip Carr
Sophie Bennett	...	Elsie Carr
Michael Cera	...	Dorry Carr
Bryn McAuley	...	Joanna Carr
Brittany Allen	...	Cecy Hall
Patrick Thomas	...	Ned
Jan Rubes	...	Dr. Reinhart
Dean Stockwell	...	Tramp
Catherine Fitch	...	Debbie
Gerry Mendicino	...	Signor Rinaldo
Vickie Papavs	...	Mrs. Hall
Karen Kennedy	...	Coffee Shop Woman (as Karen Kenedy)

Storyline

A 13-year-old girl is more than her widowed father can handle at times, even with help from her aunt, until a tragic accident changes her outlook on life.

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Plot Keywords:

tomboy | cousin | invalid | swing | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

What Katy Did

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Catalyst Entertainment Production, Tetra Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

In one off-color "Tonight Show" monologue, Johnny Carson fictitiously referred to the titles in the series as "What Katy Did", "What Katy Did Next", and "Son of Katy".

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Goofs

When Elsie awakens in the night and walks across the hall, having heard Katy fall, her hair is clearly in braids. When she enters Katy's room her hair is loose, although only a few seconds have passed.

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Connections

Version of Katy (1976)

User Reviews

two solid actresses in old fashion fare

Katy Carr (Alison Pill) is running wild and her widowed doctor father is too amiable to discipline her. She is ostensibly taking care of her younger siblings but isn't necessarily that good with the responsibility. Aunt Izzie wants to send her away to school. Katy and Ned find a tramp (Dean Stockwell) passed out in the barn. Infirmed cousin Helen (Megan Follows) arrives to stay with the family.

This is based on the 1872 children's book and it has an old fashion feel to it. It's a smallish Canadian production. Alison Pill is able to lift the center of the movie while Megan Follows is a great mentor. The story is difficult at times. The two actors are doing some solid work. This is unlikely fare for the young. It's probably more for older folks.