Papa's Angels

– Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a cheerful man and loving father to his five kids, as well..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 23 Minutes
Release Year:
2000
Papa's Angels (2000)

Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a cheerful man and loving father to his five kids, as well as the life of every party in their small town. When his wife Sharon, who used to be the 'bad cop', slowly dies of TBC, so does Grins' sense of fun. The kids refuse to keep mourning forever, but dad practically retires from the world and turns his back, opposing them enjoying life again. Then Christmastide arrives, and son Alvin refuses to let his kid brother's dream be spoiled.

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

03 Dec 2000

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Dwight H. Little

Writer:

Collin Wilcox Paxton (book), Gary Carden (book), Bill Cain (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Scott Bakula, Lachlan Murdoch, Cynthia Nixon, Eva Marie Saint

Plot:

Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a cheerful man and loving father to his five kids, as well as the life of every party in their small town. When his wife Sharon, who used to be the 'bad cop', slowly dies of TBC, so does Grins' sense of fun. The kids refuse to keep mourning forever, but dad practically retires from the world and turns his back, opposing them enjoying life again. Then Christmastide arrives, and son Alvin refuses to let his kid brother's dream be spoiled.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Bakula Productions Inc.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10