A Good Baby
Synopsis
A young loner wandering the back roads of North Carolina comes across an abandoned baby. He immediately starts seeking the baby's parents, but starts developing a bond with the child that explores his own isolated roots.
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Danny Vinson in A Good Baby with ET's Henry Thomas
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-28
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Henry Thomas
Raymond Toker
David Strathairn
Truman Lester
Cara Seymour
Josephine Priddy
Danny Nelson
Hindmarch
Jayne Morgan
Sarah
Jerry Foster
Trout
Emilie Jacobs
Lena
Hannah Grady
Baby
Danny Vinson
Cal
Rhoda Griffis
Mother in Shack
Emily Johnson-Erday
Ashley Jean
Bonnie Mackenzie
Customer in Cal’s
Ralph Gates
Man on Tractor
Nathaniel Cheremka
Additional Good Baby
Perry Cheremka
Additional Good Baby
Emily Johnson-Erday
Ashley Jean
Ashley Roberts
Suburban Baby
Leslie Riley
Suburban Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katherine Dieckmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Katherine Dieckmann
- Original Score
- David Mansfield
- Original Title
- A Good Baby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katherine Dieckmann
Katherine Dieckmann, Leon Rooke
David Mansfield
Jim Denault
Katherine Dieckmann
Department Leadership Roster
Katherine Dieckmann
Director
Katherine Dieckmann
Screenplay
David Mansfield
Original Music Composer
Jim Denault
Director of Photography
Katherine Dieckmann
Editor
Kathryn Nixon
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Good Baby
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What is A Good Baby about?
A young loner wandering the back roads of North Carolina comes across an abandoned baby. He immediately starts seeking the baby's parents, but starts developing a bond with the child that explores his own isolated roots.
Who directed A Good Baby?
A Good Baby was directed by Katherine Dieckmann.
Who stars in A Good Baby?
The principal cast of A Good Baby includes Henry Thomas, David Strathairn, Cara Seymour, Danny Nelson, Jayne Morgan.
When was A Good Baby released and how long is it?
A Good Baby was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Good Baby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Good Baby was composed by David Mansfield.