Ellen Foster
Synopsis
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
Top Cast
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Jena Malone
Ellen Foster
Julie Harris
Leonora Nelson
Ted Levine
Bill Hammond
Glynnis O'Connor
Charlotte Nelson Hammond
Debra Monk
Aunt Nadine
Barbara Garrick
Aunt Betsy
Kate Burton
Abigail Montford
Željko Ivanek
Educational Psychologist
Lynne Moody
Mrs. Douglas
Bill Nunn
Mr. Douglas
Dick O'Neill
Judge
Kimberly J. Brown
Dora
Allison Jones
Starletta Douglas
Davenia McFadden
Timothy Olyphant
Roy Hobbs
Amanda Peet
Julia Hobbs
Sean Allan
Bailee Reid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Nation, Kaye Gibbons, William Hanley
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- Ellen Foster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Hallmark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
Maria Nation, Kaye Gibbons, William Hanley
John Morris
Brian West
Bill Blunden
Richard Welsh, John Erman
Department Leadership Roster
John Erman
Director
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Fred Harpman
Production Design
Bill Blunden
Editor
Brian West
Director of Photography
John Erman
Producer
Linda Matheson
Costume Design
Marc Akerstream
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellen Foster
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What is Ellen Foster about?
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
Who directed Ellen Foster?
Ellen Foster was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in Ellen Foster?
The principal cast of Ellen Foster includes Jena Malone, Julie Harris, Ted Levine, Glynnis O'Connor, Debra Monk.
When was Ellen Foster released and how long is it?
Ellen Foster was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ellen Foster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ellen Foster was composed by John Morris.
Is Ellen Foster based on a book or true story?
Ellen Foster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kaye Gibbons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ellen Foster?
Ellen Foster holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).