The Trip to Bountiful

– Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas wit..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 48 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish -- just once before she dies -- is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home."

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Trip to Bountiful (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

24 Jan 1986

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:

Peter Masterson

Writer:

Horton Foote (screenplay), Horton Foote (play)

Main Actors:

Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford

Plot:

Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish -- just once before she dies -- is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home." The trouble is her son, Ludie, is too concerned for her health to allow her to travel alone and her petty daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae, insists they don't have money to squander on bus tickets. This prompts "escape" attempts each month which coincide with the arrival of Mrs. Watts' Social Security check. Then, Mrs. Watts makes a successful escape and last trip home.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 6 nominations.

Production:

Nelson Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%