The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

Live Together in Peace

When Mrs. Watts (Geraldine Page) and Jessie Mae (Carlin Glynn) argue over a government check, Ludie (John Heard) demands that they get along.

Directed by Peter Masterson.

Released in 1985 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Mother-In-Law
  • character-type: Wife
  • character-type: Son
  • character-type: Mother
  • character-type: Husband
  • action: Laugh
  • action: Cry
  • action: Argue
  • action: Yell
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • primary-genre: Independent
  • secondary-genre: Tearjerkers
  • secondary-genre: Independent Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Feel-Good
  • prop: Check
  • setting: Front Porch
  • setting: Backyard
  • theme: Control
  • theme: Family
  • theme: Disrespect
  • actor: Carlin Glynn
  • actor: Geraldine Page
  • actor: John Heard
  • director: Peter Masterson
  • producer: Sam Grogg
  • producer: Horton Foote
  • producer: Sterling Van Wagenen
  • producer: George Yaneff
  • composer: J.A.C. Redford
  • role-name: Ludie Watts
  • role-name: Mrs. Carrie Watts
  • role-name: Jessie Mae
  • screenwriter: Horton Foote
  • year: 1985
  • studio: MGM