IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.3K
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A mother struggles to make a better life for her daughter.A mother struggles to make a better life for her daughter.A mother struggles to make a better life for her daughter.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
- Director
- Writers
- Josh Boone(screenplay by)
- Jill Killington(screenplay by)
- Annie Weatherwax(based upon the book by)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Josh Boone(screenplay by)
- Jill Killington(screenplay by)
- Annie Weatherwax(based upon the book by)
- Stars
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
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- (as Odiseas Gregory Georgiadis)
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- Ms. Frankfurtas Ms. Frankfurt
- (as Siobhan Fallon)
- Director
- Writers
- Josh Boone(screenplay by)
- Jill Killington(screenplay by)
- Annie Weatherwax(based upon the book by)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Thirteen-year-old Ruthie Carmichael and her mother, Rita teeter on the edge of poverty, despite Rita working multiple jobs. When their landlord kicks them out, Rita uses her looks to instantly reel in a boyfriend, who takes them in. Before long, Ruthie convinces her mother to leave and they head East in search of a better life. When money runs out and their car breaks down, they find themselves stranded in a small town called Fat River where their luck finally takes a turn. Rita lands a steady job waitressing at the local diner. With enough money to pay their bills, they rent a house and Fat River becomes the first place they call home. Peter Pam, a transgender waitress, becomes Ruthie's closest friend. The townspeople become Ruthie and Rita's family. Into this quirky utopia comes smooth-talking mortgage broker Vick Ward, who entices Rita with a subprime loan. Almost as soon as Rita buys a house their fortunes change. Faced once again with the prospect of homelessness, Rita reverts to survival mode, and the price she pays to keep them out of poverty changes their lives forever. —Happy_Evil_Dude
- Genre
- Certificate
- Not Rated
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaKatie Holmes' mother, Kathy, has a cameo as a potential buyer of Rita's home.
- GoofsAt 16:22, Rita's audio is "same plan" but her lips read "okay".
- Quotes
Ruthie Carmichael: Mister, superheroes don't fly or look like Jesus. They drive broken-down cars. They take their kids with them no matter where they go or how bad things get, and sometimes they make mistakes just like anyone else.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Conan: Luke Wilson/Robert Kirkman/Sam Morril (2016)
- SoundtracksPeepin' Through The Window
Written by Ronald McCoy
Performed by Lee Williams & The Cymbals
Courtesy of Carnival Records
By Arrangement with Westwood Music Group
Top review
A rare and a beautiful portrayal the mother-daughter relationship!
Katie Holmes directional debut film. Adapted from the novel of the same name. I really had not planned to love it. I thought it was another passing-by film in my life. Surprisingly, it was so much better. I simply loved it. Because anything about life struggle really intrigues me. Especially the struggles of the aging people, women, children themes.
This was about a mother and her teenage daughter. After escaping from her latest boyfriend, they decide to hit the road, travelling randomly. That reminded me 'The Glass Castle'. Their road adventure came to an end at some point, then set a tone similar to 'Safe Haven'. So they end up in a diner. Their lives begin to take shape around it. With so many turns, where the remaining narration heads were told by deciding their fate.
For some people, it was a drama where nothing much happens. But I felt every moment. The life does not just change like turning a coin to the other side. That's the detail, especially the relationship with others were nicely built. The whole story was narrated from the kid's perspective, like how she saw her mother struggling with boyfriends, alcohol and finally finding their own place to call home to lead a normal life.
It was almost a sentimental film. They should have created a more melodic track or borrowed one from the outside for it, because it deserves one. That would have set a tone for the film. It was just like another 'Infinitely Polar Bear', except it was mother-daughter thing. I think families would love such film. This really says that Katie Holmes has potential to be a great director. She also jointly produced it. Believe me. It is a totally underrated film. All I say is, it's a must see. If you listen to the haters, then you're missing out something wonderful!
8.5/10
This was about a mother and her teenage daughter. After escaping from her latest boyfriend, they decide to hit the road, travelling randomly. That reminded me 'The Glass Castle'. Their road adventure came to an end at some point, then set a tone similar to 'Safe Haven'. So they end up in a diner. Their lives begin to take shape around it. With so many turns, where the remaining narration heads were told by deciding their fate.
For some people, it was a drama where nothing much happens. But I felt every moment. The life does not just change like turning a coin to the other side. That's the detail, especially the relationship with others were nicely built. The whole story was narrated from the kid's perspective, like how she saw her mother struggling with boyfriends, alcohol and finally finding their own place to call home to lead a normal life.
It was almost a sentimental film. They should have created a more melodic track or borrowed one from the outside for it, because it deserves one. That would have set a tone for the film. It was just like another 'Infinitely Polar Bear', except it was mother-daughter thing. I think families would love such film. This really says that Katie Holmes has potential to be a great director. She also jointly produced it. Believe me. It is a totally underrated film. All I say is, it's a must see. If you listen to the haters, then you're missing out something wonderful!
8.5/10
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- Feb 24, 2018
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