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If These Walls Could Talk

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1996 | 97 min | TV Movie, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A powerful, intimate portrait of three women living in the same house during different eras who all face unplanned pregnancies. The vignettes follow a recently widowed nurse struggling to take control of her life in the early 50s, a mother of four balancing raising a family and maintaining a career in the 70s, and a student making a difficult decision with the help of one woman that will change the course of both their lives in the 90s.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 3 Emmys and 3 Golden Globes.

  • 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 50K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Cher, Nancy Savoca

  • Demi MooreClaire Donnelly
  • Sissy SpacekBarbara Barrows
  • CherDr. Beth Thompson
  • Shirley KnightMary Donnelly
  • Catherine KeenerBecky
  • Jason LondonKevin Donnelly
  • CCH PounderJenny Ford
  • Kevin CooneyDr. Kramer
  • Robin GammellJim Donnelly
  • Phyllis LyonsAudrey