An Unexpected Life
Seen it?1998 | 96 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A single woman has her idyllic life disrupted when she takes in orphans. But, soon she comes to depend on the sound of little feet and couldn't think of life without them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 David Hugh Jones
- Stockard ChanningBarbara Whitney
- Stephen CollinsSam Sadwich
- Christine EbersoleRuth Whitney
- Elaine StritchLucinda Sadwich
- Jenny O'HaraHarriet Rothman
- S. Epatha MerkersonBeverly Hawkins
- Noah FleissMatt Whitney
- Jenifer LewisCamille
- Chelsea RussoMegan Whitney
- RuPaulCharles