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Little Girl Lost

Name: Little Girl Lost
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1988-04-25
Cast: Tess Harper, Frederic Forrest, Patricia Kalember, Lawrence Pressman, Christopher McDonald

1988 | 85 min | Drama, TV Movie

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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. If you loved The Pursuit of Happyness or Exodus, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

This heart-wrenching story inspired by real events depicts the trials of the Brady family, who are trying desperately to adopt a helpless little girl they took in when she was in a foster care program. Clara and Tim Brady are in for the fight of their lives as they find that adopting Tella will not be so easy -- especially when social services puts her back into the care of her abusive father.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sharron Miller

Tess HarperClara Brady
Frederic ForrestTim Brady
Patricia KalemberAndrea Newman
Lawrence PressmanLester
Christopher McDonaldWolff
Sandy MartinViolet Young
Kathy TrageserKelly Brady