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The Amati Girls

  • 20002000
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
474
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POPULARITY
92,943
10,400
The Amati Girls (2000)
Drama
While trying to help their widowed mother cope, each of four sisters begins to understand what is missing in their own lives and relationships, and the lessons they learn affect the entire f... Read allWhile trying to help their widowed mother cope, each of four sisters begins to understand what is missing in their own lives and relationships, and the lessons they learn affect the entire family.While trying to help their widowed mother cope, each of four sisters begins to understand what is missing in their own lives and relationships, and the lessons they learn affect the entire family.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
474
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
92,943
10,400
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    • Director
      • Anne De Salvo
    • Writer
      • Anne De Salvo
    • Stars
      • Cloris Leachman
      • Mercedes Ruehl
      • Dinah Manoff
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Anne De Salvo
    • Writer
      • Anne De Salvo
    • Stars
      • Cloris Leachman
      • Mercedes Ruehl
      • Dinah Manoff
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    • 12User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins

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    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Dolly Amati
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Grace
    Dinah Manoff
    Dinah Manoff
    • Denise
    Sean Young
    Sean Young
    • Christine
    Lily Knight
    Lily Knight
    • Dolores
    Lee Grant
    Lee Grant
    • Aunt Spendora
    Edith Fields
    Edith Fields
    • Aunt Loretta
    Cassie Cole
    • Carla
    Marissa Leigh
    • Laura
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Brian
    Joe Greco
    • Uncle Frankie
    Matt Winston
    Matt Winston
    • Johnny Barlotta
    Gary Hershberger
    Gary Hershberger
    • Kevin
    Anne De Salvo
    Anne De Salvo
    • Cathy
    Sal Viscuso
    Sal Viscuso
    • Father Dedice
    Anna Berger
    Anna Berger
    • Stella
    Don Marino
    • Sam
    Kivi Rogers
    • Mike
    • Director
      • Anne De Salvo
    • Writer
      • Anne De Salvo
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Kathleen Turner was initially cast as the lead.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Pledge/The Amati Girls/Snatch/Panic (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Doo Wah Diddy Diddy
      Composed by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich

      Performed by Mike d'Abo

    User reviews12

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    9/10
    Didn't want to see the movie end.
    It is a rare occasion when I want to see a movie again. "The Amati Girls" is such a movie. In old time movie theaters I would have stayed put for more showings. Was this story autobiographical for the writer/director? It has the aura of reality.

    The all star cast present their characters believably and with tenderness. Who would not want Mercedes Ruehl as an older sister? I have loved her work since "For Roseanna".

    With most movies, one suspends belief because we know that it is the work of actors, producers, directors, sound technicians, etc. It was hard to suspend such belief in "The Amati Girls". One feels such a part of this family! How I wanted to come to the defense of Dolores when her family is stifling her emotional life. And wanted to cheer Lee Grant as she levels criticism at Cloris Leachman's hair color. The humor throughout is not belly laugh humor, but instead has a feel-good quality that satisfies far more than pratfalls and such.

    The love that is portrayed in this cinema family is to be emulated and cherished.

    It is no coincidence that the family name, Amati, translated from the Italian means 'the loved ones'.
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    • jmajor
    • Nov 26, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Providence Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Las chicas Amati
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Family Channel
      • Heritage Group
      • Persistent Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $49,136
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,902
      • Jan 21, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,136
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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