The Trip to Bountiful (2014)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Wilson

Writers:

Horton Foote (based on his play), Horton Foote (teleplay)

Stars:

Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams, Blair Underwood

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 9 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cicely Tyson	...	Mrs. Watts
Vanessa Williams	...	Jessie Mae Watts
Blair Underwood	...	Ludie Watts
Keke Palmer	...	Thelma
Arthur French	...	Roy
Clancy Brown	...	Sheriff
Pat Bowie	...	Neighbor
Devon Abner	...	Ticket Agent
Curtis Billings	...	Bus Terminal Announcer
Gene Mack	...	Radio DJ
Sandy Kellerman	...	Walla Perfomer
Karen Glave	...	Walla Perfomer
Elle Downs	...	Walla Perfomer
Mark Taylor	...	Walla Perfomer
Danny Waugh	...	Walla Perfomer

Storyline

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 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 local bus station, where she befriends Thelma, a young woman traveling home. When Ludie and Jessie Mae discover she is gone, they call in law enforcement to help, but Mrs. Watts is one step ahead of them and convinces the local sheriff to help her on her journey home to Bountiful.

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Plot Keywords:

home | journey | escape | sheriff | daughter in law | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite the film being produced 29 years after The Trip to Bountiful (1985), Cicely Tyson was born less than a month after Geraldine Page, who plays Mrs Watts in the 1985 version. November 22 and December 19 1924.

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Goofs

At 34 minutes into the film, Mrs. Watts (Geraldine Page) walks from the Train Station to the Bus Depot. As she passes the last of several period correct standing cars, a reflection in the windows expose a string of parked modern vehicles.

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Connections

Featured in The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2015)

User Reviews

Great performance from Cicely Tyson!!

I didn't realize this was a remake. I have never seen the original but I enjoyed this movie. Cicely Tyson should win an award. Her portrayal of Mrs. Watts so reminded me of my grandmother in many ways. I am sure the feeling of "wanting to go home" is resonant in all of us to some degree. It makes her character very relatable.

Whoever did the makeup for Vanessa Williams did a poor job. She looked "pasty".

I would like to read the book after seeing the movie...I keep feeling like the story was missing something.

I was also hoping for a different ending...but I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 March 2014 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bountiful'a Yolculuk

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ostar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD