A Map of the World
Seen it?1999 | 125 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy 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 Hours, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$545K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Scott Elliott
- Sigourney WeaverAlice Goodwin
- Julianne MooreTheresa Collins
- David StrathairnHoward Goodwin
- Arliss HowardPaul Reverdy
- Chloë SevignyCarole Mackessy
- Sara RueDebbie
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorDyshett
- Nicole Ari ParkerSherry
- Bruklin HarrisLynelle
- Lisa EmerySusan Durkin