Bastard Out of Carolina
A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.
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About Bastard Out of Carolina
Bastard Out of Carolina is a 1996 English-language drama film directed by Anjelica Huston. The cast is led by Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Glenne Headly. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Bastard Out of Carolina was produced by Out of Carolina Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 15, 1996, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Anjelica Huston
- Release date
- December 15, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Out of Carolina Productions
Bastard Out of Carolina cast & crew
Bastard Out of Carolina was directed by Anjelica Huston.
The cast features Jennifer Jason Leigh as Anney Boatwright, Ron Eldard as Glen Waddell, Glenne Headly as Aunt Ruth, Lyle Lovett as Wade, Jena Malone as Ruth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright, and Dermot Mulroney as Lyle Parsons.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Van Dyke Parks, cinematography is by Anthony B. Richmond, and it was produced by Amanda DiGiulio and Gary Hoffman.
Is Bastard Out of Carolina worth watching?
Bastard Out of Carolina holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 83 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Bastard Out of Carolina is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bastard Out of Carolina
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Anney Boatwright
Ron Eldard
Glen Waddell
Glenne Headly
Aunt Ruth
Lyle Lovett
Wade
Jena Malone
Ruth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright
Dermot Mulroney
Lyle Parsons
Christina Ricci
Dee Dee
Michael Rooker
Uncle Earle
Diana Scarwid
Aunt Raylene
Susan Traylor
Alma
Grace Zabriskie
Granny
Richard Todd Sullivan
Travis
Bastard Out of Carolina — FAQs
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▸What language is Bastard Out of Carolina in?
Bastard Out of Carolina is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Bastard Out of Carolina rated?
Bastard Out of Carolina is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 83 ratings.
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