Bastard Out of Carolina

R

Released Dec 15, 1996

1 hr. 37 min.

Drama

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9 Reviews

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84%

5,000+ Ratings

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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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Lisa L

Superb acting. Excellent movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/23

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Steve D

It is pure melodrama but well acted melodrama.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/17/23

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Donna S

One of my favorite movies ever. Excellent story and cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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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

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marie c

Beautifully revealed, powerful and deeply disturbing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Rosana B

Esses filmes doem tanto na alma, que ficamos com peso, e um aperto no coração terrível quando terminamos, nesse especialmente, fiquei contando os minutos para o filme terminar, para que o sofrimento da própria menina pudesse ter fim, acreditando no final feliz, que infelizmente não veio, ainda não compreendo como algumas mães conseguem escolher entre um marido abusador aos filhos, ainda não compreendo e nunca compreenderei, filme magistralmente divino, pois me fez sentir todo ojeriza e ódio...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/22

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Anjelica Huston

Director

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Anney Boatwright

Ron Eldard

Glen Waddell

Jena Malone

Ruth Anne "Bone" Boatwright

Glenne Headly

Aunt Ruth

Lyle Lovett

Wade

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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
Distributor: Out of Carolina Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 1996, Original
Sound Mix: Surround