Petals on the Wind
Seen it?2014 | 85 min | TV Movie, Romance, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (64 on Metacritic), though it had a box office flop. 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 likes to be kept guessing and romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
This sequel to Flowers in the Attic picks up 10 years after Cathy, Chris and Carrie managed to escape Foxworth Hall.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 186K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Karen Moncrieff
- Heather GrahamCorrine Winslow
- Rose McIverCathy Dollanganger
- Wyatt NashChristopher Dollanganger Jr.
- Bailey De YoungCarrie Dollanganger
- Nick SearcyDr. Reeves
- Dylan BruceBart Winslow
- Will KempJulian Marquet
- Whitney HoySarah Reeves
- Ellia EnglishHenny
- Ellen BurstynOlivia Foxworth