DramaTV Movie
Watch Ellen Foster (1997) Official Trailer
6.9 / 10 IMDb December 14, 1997 1h 34m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 34m
Release Date
December 14, 1997
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Status
Released
Rated
PG-13
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Awards
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 5 nominations total
Cast
Jena Malone
as Ellen Foster
Julie Harris
as Leonora Nelson
Ted Levine
as Bill Hammond
Glynnis O'Connor
as Charlotte Nelson Hammond
Debra Monk
as Aunt Nadine
Barbara Garrick
as Aunt Betsy
Kate Burton
as Abigail Montford
Željko Ivanek
as Educational Psychologist
Lynne Moody
as Mrs. Douglas
Bill Nunn
as Mr. Douglas
Dick O'Neill
as Judge
Kimberly J. Brown
as Dora
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Allison Jones
as Starletta Douglas
Davenia McFadden
Timothy Olyphant
as Roy Hobbs
Amanda Peet
as Julia Hobbs
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Sean Allan
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Bailee Reid
Lorena Gale
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Charles W. Gray
Production Companies
Hallmark Hall of Fame ProductionsHallmark Productions
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