Bastard Out of Carolina
Seen it?1996 | 97 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, 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 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 poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- 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 impactStrong
About 342K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anjelica Huston
- Jennifer Jason LeighAnney Boatwright
- Ron EldardGlen Waddell
- Glenne HeadlyAunt Ruth
- Lyle LovettWade
- Jena MaloneRuth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright
- Dermot MulroneyLyle Parsons
- Christina RicciDee Dee
- Michael RookerUncle Earle
- Diana ScarwidAunt Raylene
- Susan TraylorAlma