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The Trip to Bountiful

  • TV Movie
  • 20142014
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
688
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The Trip to Bountiful (2014)
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Carrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie, and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for f... Read allCarrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie, and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for freedom from the confines of the house and begs her son to take her on a visit to her homet... Read allCarrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie, and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for freedom from the confines of the house and begs her son to take her on a visit to her hometown of Bountiful. When he refuses, Mrs. Watts is undeterred and makes an escape to the loc... Read all
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  • Director
    • Michael Wilson
  • Writer
    • Horton Foote(based on his play)
  • Stars
    • Cicely Tyson
    • Vanessa Williams
    • Blair Underwood
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Wilson
  • Writer
    • Horton Foote(based on his play)
  • Stars
    • Cicely Tyson
    • Vanessa Williams
    • Blair Underwood
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    • 9User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson
    • Mrs. Wattsas Mrs. Watts
    Vanessa Williams
    Vanessa Williams
    • Jessie Mae Wattsas Jessie Mae Watts
    Blair Underwood
    Blair Underwood
    • Ludie Wattsas Ludie Watts
    Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer
    • Thelmaas Thelma
    Arthur French
    • Royas Roy
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Pat Bowie
    Pat Bowie
    • Neighboras Neighbor
    Devon Abner
    • Ticket Agentas Ticket Agent
    Curtis Billings
    • Bus Terminal Announceras Bus Terminal Announcer
    Gene Mack
    • Radio DJas Radio DJ
    Sandy Kellerman
    Sandy Kellerman
    • Walla Perfomeras Walla Perfomer
    Karen Glave
    Karen Glave
    • Walla Perfomeras Walla Perfomer
    Elle Downs
    Elle Downs
    • Walla Perfomeras Walla Perfomer
    Mark Taylor
    • Walla Perfomeras Walla Perfomer
    Danny Waugh
    Danny Waugh
    • Walla Perfomeras Walla Perfomer
    De'Marco Arrington
    • Little Boyas Little Boy
    Reuben Baker
    Reuben Baker
    • Bus Porteras Bus Porter
    Nicolas Jamal Howard
    • Shoe shine assistantas Shoe shine assistant
    • Director
      • Michael Wilson
    • Writer
      • Horton Foote(based on his play) (teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      Despite the film being produced 29 years after The Trip to Bountiful (1985), Cicely Tyson was born on December 19, 1924, less than a month after Geraldine Page, who plays Mrs Watts in the 1985 version: November 22, 1924.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards (2014)

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    Trip To Bountiful
    Excellent Play and Movie. I saw and enjoyed both. I liked this movie as well as the play because the story brought back memories of growing up in the south. The memories of growing up in big houses with mothers and fathers as well as grandparents are cherished. As an adult, the longing to go back to where one grew up and to relive those wonderful moments is portrayed so well by Ms. Cicely Tyson. When Blair Underwood said to Ms. Tyson, "I should have brought you back here sooner" when he found out that her friend had died, reminded me of how precious our older parents, and grandparent's are in our lives.

    Performances by the actors and actresses are phenomenal.! This will go down as a classic. I could watch it over and over with a box of tissues nearby.
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    • Release date
      • March 8, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bountiful'a Yolculuk
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Ostar Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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