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Wildflower

  • TV Movie
  • 1991
  • PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
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Patricia Arquette, Reese Witherspoon, and Beau Bridges in Wildflower (1991)
DramaRomance

An abused, partially-deaf girl is helped back into society by two resourceful children.An abused, partially-deaf girl is helped back into society by two resourceful children.An abused, partially-deaf girl is helped back into society by two resourceful children.

  • Director
    • Diane Keaton
  • Writer
    • Sara Flanigan
  • Stars
    • Beau Bridges
    • Susan Blakely
    • William McNamara
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Diane Keaton
    • Writer
      • Sara Flanigan
    • Stars
      • Beau Bridges
      • Susan Blakely
      • William McNamara
    • 19User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Jack Perkins
    Susan Blakely
    Susan Blakely
    • Ada Guthrie
    William McNamara
    William McNamara
    • Sammy Perkins
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Ellie Perkins
    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Alice Guthrie
    Norman Max Maxwell
    • Ormand Guthrie
    • (as Norman 'Max' Maxwell)
    Collin Wilcox Paxton
    Collin Wilcox Paxton
    • Bessie Morgan
    Richard K. Olsen
    Richard K. Olsen
    • Doc Murphy
    Allison Smith
    • Lisa Mae
    Heather Lynch
    • Bertha
    Rob Priester
    • David Butler
    • (as Robert Priester)
    Randy Williams
    • Cletus
    Rick Warner
    • Minister
    Charles McLawhorn
    • Mayor
    E. Michael Hewett
    E. Michael Hewett
    • Ike
    • (as Edward Michael Hewett)
    Ennis Atkins
    • Old Man
    Mary Page Keller
    Mary Page Keller
    • Church Girl
    • (as Mary Page)
    • Director
      • Diane Keaton
    • Writer
      • Sara Flanigan
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    User reviews19

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    Jonathan-18

    Nice and Sensitive

    This could easily have been a pilot for a drama series, or the basis for a mini-series. I liked the family (with the dashing Reese Witherspoon really at the head of it). Beau's change in the movie is a little drastic, but all in all it's a touching sensitive, wonderfully directed television movie (by the always great actress Diane Keaton). These stories are what tv movies are made for. Lastly- it may be a little too long.
    7helpless_dancer

    Ignorance knows no bounds

    A young girl is locked away in a feed outhouse way out in the country because her redneck father thinks she is off her rocker. When 2 neighbor kids befriend her she begins to come out of her shell and slowly become functional after years as a recluse. Very good picture.
    8purryguy

    Simple, predictable, teary romance

    Nice little heart warming movie which follows the conflict which arises when a partially deaf abused girl is helped by a brother and sister team to escape the evil grasp of her deranged violent step father. The brother and the deaf girl gradually fall for each other and well you know how it goes, love and hugs all around after a bit of an emotional roller-coaster.

    Get the hankies ready if you are in an emotional mood. If you are of a cynical cold hearted disposition then this won't be to your liking.
    10ducky42378

    Patricia Arquette is phenomenal!!!

    This has got to be the best movie, TV or otherwise, that I have ever seen. It does all the right things, touches your heart and takes you right into the lives of the characters. Patricia Arquette is one of the best actresses of all time. She rarely gets credit for her work, she deserves so much more. All of the characters are wonderfully played and the chemistry is incredible. What a great movie for everyone to watch. I think that all people can benefit greatly from watching this movie. It delves into a part of human suffering that more often than not isn't mentioned or is just glanced over. Although I am not deaf, I have had experiences with deaf people and they are some the most animated and expressive people I've ever met. Patrica Arquette plays her character so well, that it's hard to realized that she's not really deaf. Actors like her are few and far between.
    rachelb-2

    beautiful movie

    I would watch this movie everyday if i could! It is a totally wonderful story! William McNamara, Reese Witherspoon and Patricia Arquette did an excellent job! The love that develops between Sammy and Alice is so beautiful! I only wish that there would be a sequel something to add to this already wonderful movie!

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    • Trivia
      Television debut of Reese Witherspoon.
    • Goofs
      The Wiki entry on this movie says that it is set in the year 1938. If that is so, then the song that Sammy sings to Alice is out of place. It was written by Johnny Cash in 1958.
    • Quotes

      Jack Perkins: I hear Alice lives in the shed?

      Ada Guthrie: What of it? She's a damn sight safer out there where she hardly sees him than in there within his reach.

    • Connections
      Featured in AFI Life Achievement Award: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Diane Keaton (2017)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Гидке каченя
    • Filming locations
      • Huntersville, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carroll Newman Productions
      • Freed/Laufer Productions
      • The Polone Company
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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