6.4
Summary
Jesse Hallum sells the family farm to see that his daughter receives the medical care she needs at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The big city challenges him, though, especially when his illiteracy is exposed.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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Not for scares or laughs.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Gary Nelson
- Written by
- Suzanne Clauser
- Produced by
- Sam Manners
- Music by
- June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash
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Facts
March 3, 1981 · 1 h 45 min · Drama, Family, TV Movie
- Released
- March 3, 1981
- Runtime
- 1 h 45 min
- Genres
- Drama, Family, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 131 countries
Q&A
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Questions about The Pride of Jesse Hallam
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Pride of Jesse Hallam worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4).
Is The Pride of Jesse Hallam okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch The Pride of Jesse Hallam?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Is The Pride of Jesse Hallam plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.