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Ellen Foster

1997Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

DramaTV Movie
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–52%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–52%

Summary

After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
John Erman
Written by
Kaye Gibbons
Produced by
John Erman
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

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Facts

December 14, 1997 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
December 14, 1997
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Ellen Foster?"

Questions about Ellen Foster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ellen Foster worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Ellen Foster okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Ellen Foster plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.