A Good Baby

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A Good Baby

Released Dec 1, 2000

1h 38m

Drama

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Raymond (Henry Thomas) is hunting in the North Carolina woods when he comes across an abandoned infant. Scooping her into his arms, he heads into town, a place he rarely goes, and knocks on doors trying to find the parents. He briefly runs into Truman (David Strathairn), a creepy traveling salesman hawking his wares. The two men go their separate ways, but, as Raymond becomes more attached to the baby, Truman becomes more obsessed, and they seem destined for a climactic encounter.

Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Rated: 3/4

Mar 5, 2001

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jul 26, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a bizarre little movie.

Rated: 1/4

Nov 8, 2002

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Audience Member

i really liked this movie. you feel for the main characters and the struggles they are up against. it is sad in parts but worth watching.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Pleasant and moving film. It is a little slow moving, but it fits in with the backwards North Carolina setting. Henry Thomas gives a surprisingly effective performance. He is sensitive, touching and fully convincing in the role.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Ackward, slow, and underrated! This movie is fantastic! and Henry Thomas played his role so well!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

I want to see it again!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Re-creates that chilling sense that comes when, in the middle of a pleasant conversation, one realizes the other person is off his rocker.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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An interesting movie. Henry Thomas simply continues to amaze me.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Katherine Dieckmann

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Henry Thomas

Raymond Toker

David Strathairn

Truman Lester

Cara Seymour

Josephine Priddy

Danny Nelson

Hindmarch

Jayne Morgan

Sarah

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Synopsis

Raymond (Henry Thomas) is hunting in the North Carolina woods when he comes across an abandoned infant. Scooping her into his arms, he heads into town, a place he rarely goes, and knocks on doors trying to find the parents. He briefly runs into Truman (David Strathairn), a creepy traveling salesman hawking his wares. The two men go their separate ways, but, as Raymond becomes more attached to the baby, Truman becomes more obsessed, and they seem destined for a climactic encounter.

Director: Katherine Dieckmann
Producer: Lianne Halfon, Tom Carouso
Screenwriter: Katherine Dieckmann
Distributor: Curb Entertainment
Production Co: Good Baby, Kardana Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 1, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 16, 2018
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Surround