Changing Habits
“It will lift your spirts”
Synopsis
An aspiring artist runs from men as a result of an early life problem that has left her relationship with her father strained. She decides to move into a convent where troubled women receive cheap lodging in exchange for work. She finds a dirty area in the basement where she paints a mural that deals with all of her psychological problems. While some find it gaudy, others such as the mother superior realizes its potential to save the convent which is to be closed. During all this the artist starts a relationship with a man who owns an art supply shop where she shop-lifts her supplies. Written by John Sacksteder
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Moira Kelly
Susan 'Soosh' Teague
Dylan Walsh
Felix Shepherd
Christopher Lloyd
Theo Teagarden
Eileen Brennan
Mother Superior
Marissa Ribisi
Erin
Teri Garr
Connie
Shelley Duvall
Sister Agatha
Frances Bay
Midge
Anne Haney
Sister Humiliata
Taylor Negron
Boutique Owner
Bob Gunton
Bishop Creighton
Jennifer Youngs
Alice
Laurel Moglen
Brandy
Bairbre Dowling
Woman in Loft
Jennifer Aspen
Art Store Customer
Annabelle Gurwitch
Boutique Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Davis Jones
- Original Score
- David McHugh
- Original Title
- Changing Habits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Initial Entertainment Group, Teagarden Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Roth
Scott Davis Jones
David McHugh
Michael Mayers
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Roth
Director
Scott Davis Jones
Writer
David McHugh
Original Music Composer
Michael Mayers
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Changing Habits
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What is Changing Habits about?
An aspiring artist runs from men as a result of an early life problem that has left her relationship with her father strained. She decides to move into a convent where troubled women receive cheap lodging in exchange for work. She finds a dirty area in the basement where she paints a mural that deals with all of her psychological problems. While some find it gaudy, others such as the mother superior realizes its potential to save the convent which is to be closed. During all this the artist starts a relationship with a man who owns an art supply shop where she shop-lifts her supplies. Written by John Sacksteder
Who directed Changing Habits?
Changing Habits was directed by Lynn Roth.
Who stars in Changing Habits?
The principal cast of Changing Habits includes Moira Kelly, Dylan Walsh, Christopher Lloyd, Eileen Brennan, Marissa Ribisi.
When was Changing Habits released and how long is it?
Changing Habits was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Changing Habits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Changing Habits was composed by David McHugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Changing Habits?
Changing Habits holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).