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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
148
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Heather Locklear in Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story (2021)
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Kristine Carlson and her husband Dr. Richard Carlson, co-authors of the bestselling book series "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," share an amazing life. When Richard passes away, Kristine is kn... Read allKristine Carlson and her husband Dr. Richard Carlson, co-authors of the bestselling book series "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," share an amazing life. When Richard passes away, Kristine is knocked off balance.Kristine Carlson and her husband Dr. Richard Carlson, co-authors of the bestselling book series "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," share an amazing life. When Richard passes away, Kristine is knocked off balance.

  • Director
    • Ellen S. Pressman
  • Writer
    • Shannon Bradley-Colleary
  • Stars
    • Heather Locklear
    • Emily Rose
    • Phuong Kubacki
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    148
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ellen S. Pressman
    • Writer
      • Shannon Bradley-Colleary
    • Stars
      • Heather Locklear
      • Emily Rose
      • Phuong Kubacki
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Heather Locklear
    Heather Locklear
    • Kristine Carlson
    Emily Rose
    Emily Rose
    • Brianna
    Phuong Kubacki
    Phuong Kubacki
    • Delivery Doctor
    James Healy Jr.
    James Healy Jr.
    • Bookstore Customer
    Natasha Bure
    Natasha Bure
    • Jazzy
    Rob Moran
    • Zach Avery
    Jason MacDonald
    Jason MacDonald
    • Richard Carlson
    Tyler Merritt
    Tyler Merritt
    • Tim
    Russell Thomas
    Russell Thomas
    • Bentley Renwick
    Candace West
    Candace West
    • Jo
    Ella Dorsch
    Ella Dorsch
    • Kenna
    Heather Holland
    Heather Holland
    • Parent
    Amelia Salazar
    Amelia Salazar
    • Akira
    • (as Amelia Rose)
    Scotty Crowe
    Scotty Crowe
    • Glen Martin
    Lydia Castro
    Lydia Castro
    • Jade Lem
    James J. Fuertes
    James J. Fuertes
    • Randy
    Shayna Benardo
    Shayna Benardo
    • Callie
    Will Murden
    Will Murden
    • Henry
    • Director
      • Ellen S. Pressman
    • Writer
      • Shannon Bradley-Colleary
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    User reviews12

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    1eagerachiever

    Did Not Hold My Interest

    Lifetime let me down with this one. This movie was VERY boring. I considered turning it off several times. The movie lacks a plot. In addition, I was not sure what the focus was; the death of the patriarch or the chaos the kids created. This truly was a waste of film. And, my time.
    6jamactechnical

    I enjoyed this film...

    ...because I have been a fan of Heather way back in the 80's and 90's and have read the book, Don't sweat the small stuff at the time it first came out. It was nice to see Heather back in the game and I thought she did great in her performance. The two daughters performed very well too. I don't watch Lifetime movies because they are generally geared for younger viewers but wanted to watch this one because of Heather and the Carlson book. It's a genuine and heartfelt movie. If you are a fan of Heather or have read the book, watch it...I didn't feel I wasted my time on it. Six stars.
    1LaverneandShirleysucks

    "Your husband has expired"

    What was supposed to be a dramatic scene of a wife being told about the death of her husband over the phone by a doctor had me laughing instead. Is this really the way the medical profession tells loved ones over the phone of a family member's death? "Your husband has expired" is just so cold and makes him sound like a credit card. Besides that unintentional comic part, the rest of the movie came off amateurish and boring. I love Heather Locklear, but she deserved a better movie than this.
    10sandpark-70052

    Well done!

    A quality project with excellent compelling acting by all. You can tell that theis was a labor of love. I loved the books by Richard Carlson and enjoyed hearing his wife's story after the sudden tragedy that befell them. Thank you for making this inspiring movie.
    1hippyboyhair

    Like Watching Paint Dry

    Nothing happens, it's a waste of time and is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Husband dies and a wealthy self-important widow has to live in the real world by arranging a funeral and raising her spoiled daughters alone. That's about it really.

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    • Trivia
      The soccer scenes were filmed using a local high-school soccer team: The West Creek Coyotes of Clarksville, Tennessee.
    • Quotes

      Kenna: Well, Mom, is our house gonna, like slide down the hill?

      Kristine Carlson: I don't think so.

      Jazzy: Well, that's reassuring.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Drew Barrymore Show: Heather Locklear/Barbara Corcoran (2021)

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Non preoccuparti delle piccole cose
    • Production companies
      • Johnson Production Group
      • Nook Lane Entertainment
      • Teitelbaum Artists
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      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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