Charms for the Easy Life
Seen it?2002 | 111 min | Drama
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
- If you count yourself among anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
The story of three women who live in a North Carolina town and defy the traditional roles set forth for them by society.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- 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 Joan Micklin Silver
- Gena RowlandsCharlie Kate
- Mimi RogersSophia
- Susan May PrattMargaret
- Geordie JohnsonMr. Baines
- Kenneth MitchellTom Hawkins III
- Wayne RobsonDoctor
- Kayla PerlmutterMargaret (child)
- Kirsten KieferleCharlie Kate (1909)
- Cristine RotenbergSophia (1909)
- Sylvie WeirPeople