Lantern Hill
Synopsis
Jane, a young Toronto girl, tries to reunite her estranged parents during the 1930’s, sick of her strict private school and abusive, nasty grandmother.
Top Cast
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Mairon Bennett
Jane Stuart
Sam Waterston
Andrew Stuart
Patricia Phillips
Robin Stuart
Zoe Caldwell
Mrs. Kennedy
Sarah Polley
Jody Turner
Colleen Dewhurst
Hepzibah
Vivian Reis
Aunt Irene
Joyce Campion
Violet Titus
Florence Paterson
Justina Titus
Sharry Flett
Lillian Morrow
Glori Gage
Evelyn Morrow
Dora Dainton
Aggie
Robert Benson
William Kennedy
London Juno
Phyllis Kennedy
Jillian Cook
Gertrude Kennedy
James Mainprize
Frank Price
Judy Sinclair
Mary Price
Valerie Boyle
Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Fiona McHugh, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Kevin Sullivan
- Original Score
- John Welsman
- Original Title
- Lantern Hill
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Sullivan
Fiona McHugh, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Kevin Sullivan
John Welsman
Mairin Wilkinson
Kevin Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona McHugh
Writer
Kevin Sullivan
Writer
Kevin Sullivan
Director
Perri Gorrara
Production Design
Mairin Wilkinson
Editor
Kevin Sullivan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lantern Hill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lantern Hill about?
Jane, a young Toronto girl, tries to reunite her estranged parents during the 1930’s, sick of her strict private school and abusive, nasty grandmother.
Who directed Lantern Hill?
Lantern Hill was directed by Kevin Sullivan.
Who stars in Lantern Hill?
The principal cast of Lantern Hill includes Mairon Bennett, Sam Waterston, Patricia Phillips, Zoe Caldwell, Sarah Polley.
When was Lantern Hill released and how long is it?
Lantern Hill was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Lantern Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lantern Hill was composed by John Welsman.
Is Lantern Hill based on a book or true story?
Lantern Hill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lucy Maud Montgomery".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lantern Hill?
Lantern Hill holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).