Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
“When there was nothing to believe in, she believed in herself.”
Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she begins her work to finish high school.
Where to watch Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story in United States
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Where is Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel | Plex, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story is a 2003 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Levin. The cast is led by Thora Birch, Michael Riley, Kelly Lynch. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel.
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story was produced by Barnet Bain Films, Metafilmics, and Patriarch Pictures Inc. and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on April 7, 2003, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Peter Levin
- Writers
- Ronni Kern
- Release date
- April 7, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Production
- Barnet Bain Films, Metafilmics, Patriarch Pictures Inc.
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story cast & crew
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story was directed by Peter Levin and written by Ronni Kern.
The cast features Thora Birch as Liz Murray, Michael Riley as Peter, Kelly Lynch as Jean Murray, Robert Bockstael as David, Makyla Smith as Chris, and Elliot Page as Young Lisa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Louis Febre, cinematography is by Uta Briesewitz, and it was produced by Michael Mahoney and Stephen Deutsch.
Is Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story worth watching?
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 123 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
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Cast of Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
Thora Birch
Liz Murray
Michael Riley
Peter
Kelly Lynch
Jean Murray
Robert Bockstael
David
Makyla Smith
Chris
Elliot Page
Young Lisa
Jennifer Pisana
Young Liz
Aron Tager
Pops
Marla McLean
Lisa
Marguerite McNeil
Eva
Amber Godfrey
Dawn
Seamus Morrison
Bobby
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story in United States?
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story is streaming on Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story on Philo?
Yes — Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story in?
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story?
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story rated?
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 123 ratings.
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