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Bastard Out of Carolina

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Anney (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a poor single mother from the rural South, struggles to raise her young daughter, Bone (Jena Malone). They seem to find happiness when Anney marries a kindly man named Lyle (Dermot Mulroney) who treats Bone like his own child. However, after Lyle is killed in an automobile accident, Anney remarries to the hotheaded Glen (Ron Eldard), who abuses Bone physically and sexually, and begins to tear the once tight-knit family apart.

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Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Stunning! Rated: 4/5 Jan 10, 2006 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Aug 17, 2005 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice An abused young girl finds sanctuary in the care of the women of her extended family. Rated: 4/5 Jul 25, 2005 Full Review Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly Rated: 4/5 Apr 20, 2005 Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Rated: 3/5 Feb 20, 2004 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Rated: 4/5 Oct 10, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Deidra B Love this movie too bad I can't never find it anywhere to stream or watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Lisa L Superb acting. Excellent movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/23 Full Review Steve D It is pure melodrama but well acted melodrama. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/17/23 Full Review Donna S One of my favorite movies ever. Excellent story and cast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Becky T I came across this film by watching movie clips on FB. I wanted to see what happened to stepfather when it all came out. I wasn't mentally prepared for what happens next to little girl. Was disappointed in the ending and really wanted to go through TV and punch the mother. Some of the scene must of been hard to film. It make you feel sorry for the actors/actress surprised ron eldard didn't get mob by the public. Imo it a eye opener this movie show things like this movie does happen in real life Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/22 Full Review marie c Beautifully revealed, powerful and deeply disturbing. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Anney (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a poor single mother from the rural South, struggles to raise her young daughter, Bone (Jena Malone). They seem to find happiness when Anney marries a kindly man named Lyle (Dermot Mulroney) who treats Bone like his own child. However, after Lyle is killed in an automobile accident, Anney remarries to the hotheaded Glen (Ron Eldard), who abuses Bone physically and sexually, and begins to tear the once tight-knit family apart.
Director
Anjelica Huston
Producer
Gary Hoffman
Distributor
Out of Carolina Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 15, 1996, Original
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround