Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Seen it?1979 | 88 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
A woman, who had left home 20 years previously under acrimonious circumstances, finds out that she is terminally ill. She returns home and tries to rebuild her relationship with her embittered mother before she dies.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Milton Katselas
- Bette DavisLucy Mason
- Gena RowlandsAbigail Mason
- Ford RaineyMr. Meecham
- Donald MoffatWally Ball
- Whit BissellDr. Henry Blodgett
- Royal DanoMr. Willis
- Kate RiehlMrs. Brighton
- Krishan TimberlakeLouis Spencer
- Renee McDonellJoan Spencer
- Sally KempMildred Sloate