Our Very Own

Name: Our Very Own
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-06-22
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Allison Janney, Keith Carradine, Cheryl Hines

20052005
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 46min

Itching to leave small-town life in Shelbyville, Tennessee, five friends are sent into a frenzy when they learn hometown-girl-turned-Hollywood-star Sondra Locke may be returning.Itching to leave small-town life in Shelbyville, Tennessee, five friends are sent into a frenzy when they learn hometown-girl-turned-Hollywood-star Sondra Locke may be returning.Itching to leave small-town life in Shelbyville, Tennessee, five friends are sent into a frenzy when they learn hometown-girl-turned-Hollywood-star Sondra Locke may be returning.

6.1/10

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Awards
- 6 wins & 2 nominations

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Our Very Own

Jason Ritter, Autumn Reeser, Hilarie Burton, Derek Carter, and Michael McKee in Our Very Own (2005)

Keith Carradine and Jason Ritter in Our Very Own (2005)

Keith Carradine, Allison Janney, Cheryl Hines, Jason Ritter, and Hilarie Burton in Our Very Own (2005)

Keith Carradine, Allison Janney, Jason Ritter, Autumn Reeser, Hilarie Burton, Derek Carter, and Michael McKee in Our Very Own (2005)

Hot, up-and-coming teen stars Jason Ritter, Hilarie Burton and Autumn Reeser and four-time Emmy® Award winner Allison Janney head the cast of Our Very Own, the engaging coming of- age story about believing in your dreams. Itching to leave small-town life in Shelbyville, Tennessee, five friends are sent into a frenzy when they learn hometown-girl- turned-Hollywood-star Sondra Locke may be returning. Believing she's their ticket out, they do everything they can to make it happen. 2005 winner of the Bluegrass Independent Film Festival Grand Prize for Best Feature Film and the Rome International Film Festival's Special Jury Prize, Our Very Own is a heartwarming, hope-filled story about the power of friendship, family and believing in yourself.

Genre
- Drama
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Towards the end of the movie, the girls are running through a corridor and ask an elderly woman if she has seen Sondra Locke. She points them in the right direction. That elderly woman was Sondra Locke doing a cameo.

Goofs
Early in the film when Clancy and Bobbie are sitting at the diner bar, Bobbie's glass of tea changes from full, to less-than-full, to full again. The scene shot from in front of the counter shows a full glass while the takes shot from behind the counter show a less-the-full glass.

Quotes
Skillet: Would you like a piece of pie?

Connections
Featured in 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006)

Soundtracks
Our Very Own
Written & Performed by Nanci Griffith & Keith Carradine

Top review

9/10

A nice big slice of Americana

There are a number of endearing moments in this movie that cannot be understated. Although the young members of the cast are the subject of the movie, the married couple played by Alison Janney and Keith Carridine are impeccable. Alison is especially great in this movie. The late John Ritter's son Jason is walking in dad's footsteps and the old man is smiling from above. Autumn Reeser carries the "girl next door" role like no other. Mary Badham maintains her mystique as an adult that she fostered as a child. Fascinating take on her part.

I could go on about the characters but instead, I'll relate to the movie. I think what connects to people in this movie is the American Gothic theme that we all connect to. We all have those dull fitful evenings are teenagers wanting more in life. We relate to the eagerness to be great in this world. We understand the conflicts that can linger at home and how we all keep it on the fringe. And we all know someone who is or did go through some of the personal trials of these characters. The movie isn't just about them; it's a little about each of us.

Watch it once, watch it twice, and watch it again. It will take root and blossom.

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