Mark Twain and Me
Seen it?1991 | 93 min | Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 2 Emmys, though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Something the Lord Made, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
During the final years of his life, the famous writer Samuel "Mark Twain" Clemens is befriended by a young girl named Dorothy Quick.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Emmys: Outstanding Children's Program, Outstanding Makeup for a Limited Series or Movie.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie
- Jason RobardsMark Twain
- Talia ShireJean Clemens
- R.H. ThomsonAlbert Paine
- Fiona ReidMrs. Quick
- Chris WigginsCaptain
- Amy StewartDorothy Quick
- Anna FergusonArabella
- Chapelle JaffeSarah Hardwig
- Colin FoxDr. Quintard
- Susan CoyneMiss Hobby