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Jenifer

  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
356
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Laura San Giacomo, Annabella Sciorra, and Jane Kaczmarek in Jenifer (2001)
Drama

The triumphant true story of three sisters who unite in the face of adversity when one of them is diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.The triumphant true story of three sisters who unite in the face of adversity when one of them is diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.The triumphant true story of three sisters who unite in the face of adversity when one of them is diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

  • Director
    • Jace Alexander
  • Writers
    • Valerie Estess
    • Geoffrey Nauffts
    • David Marshall Grant
  • Stars
    • Laura San Giacomo
    • Jane Kaczmarek
    • Annabella Sciorra
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    356
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jace Alexander
    • Writers
      • Valerie Estess
      • Geoffrey Nauffts
      • David Marshall Grant
    • Stars
      • Laura San Giacomo
      • Jane Kaczmarek
      • Annabella Sciorra
    • 8User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Laura San Giacomo
    Laura San Giacomo
    • Jenifer Estess
    Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek
    • Valerie Estess
    Annabella Sciorra
    Annabella Sciorra
    • Meredith Estess
    Jane Alexander
    Jane Alexander
    • Marilyn Estess
    Maddie Corman
    Maddie Corman
    • Julianne Hoffenberg
    Edie Falco
    Edie Falco
    • Wheelchair Saleswoman
    Donna Hanover
    Donna Hanover
    • Self
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Nurse Vandemal
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Jenifer's Psychiatrist
    Rob Morrow
    Rob Morrow
    • Dr. Richard Feldman
    Reed Rudy
    Reed Rudy
    • Scotty
    Cedric Smith
    Cedric Smith
    • Dr. Richards
    Vincent Spano
    Vincent Spano
    • Jack
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Dr. Aaron Sanders
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Nina Capelli
    Bradley White
    Bradley White
    • Michael
    Scott Wolf
    Scott Wolf
    • Jenifer's Date
    Colin Ferguson
    Colin Ferguson
    • Peter
    • Director
      • Jace Alexander
    • Writers
      • Valerie Estess
      • Geoffrey Nauffts
      • David Marshall Grant
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      That Groove
      Written by Kirby Ian Andersen (SOCAN)

      Performed by shinjuku ZULU

      Courtesy of Neuphoria Recordings

    User reviews8

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    1/10
    Quite appalling
    I just caught the last 45 minutes of this film. whilst i appreciate that its based on true incidents - i think its almost an insult to this poor Jenifer that such a corny film should be made about.

    what is so startling is that i don't think Americans are aware of when they are watching or making a cliché or something that is hideously sentimental such as this. i was praying for the mother from Malcolm in the middle to not fall into the trap - but sadly she did. shame. guess you just do what your director tells you to.

    To watch these three sister hold hands, weep and gives speeches, with the gentle sound of piano music can only make you laugh (out loud - i did) - what ever their physical condition is.

    as i was watching it, i thought - surely people can not at one point have been watching this in a cinema - of course not - its a TV film.

    Ar*e of the highest order. */**********
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    • georgesnew
    • Jul 26, 2006

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Jenifer Estess Story
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • CTV Television Network
      • Old Beantown Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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