Her Own Rules
Synopsis
Melissa Gilbert stars as Meredith. A sad and lonely writer returning to her home town in England for the first time since she was about 6 or 7 years old, after being adopted and raised in America. While there she decides to look for her mother's grave, and finds out her memories are not exactly what she thought they were, her mother is alive. She then sets out to find her mother and some answers and finds both. She also falls in love, of course, but has a problem with long term commitments...
Top Cast
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Melissa Gilbert
Meredith Sanders
Jeremy Sheffield
Lucas Kent
Lorraine Pilkington
Young Katherine
Ginny Holder
Agnes
Dorian Healy
Jack
Maria Lennon
Amelia
Jean Simmons
Katherine Stratton
Britta Smith
Mrs. Mattingly
Brian McGrath
Jacob Stratton
Oliver Maguire
Constable Carter
Joan O'Hara
Mabel Carter
Peter Caffrey
Reverend Michael
Fedelma Cullen
Sarah
Mal Whyte
Clerk
Pauline McLynn
Constable Williams
Doreen Keogh
Mrs. Banks
Donna Dent
Orphanage Matron
Brian de Salvo
Dr. Patterson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Taylor Bradford, Cathleen Young
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Her Own Rules
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Tracey Alexander Productions, Adelson Entertainment, Hamdon Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Roth
Barbara Taylor Bradford, Cathleen Young
Lee Holdridge
Eric Van Haren Noman
Henk van Eeghen
Sandra Saxon Brice
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Roth
Director
Sandra Saxon Brice
Producer
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
Henk van Eeghen
Editor
Ian Bailie
Production Design
Grania Preston
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Her Own Rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Her Own Rules
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Her Own Rules about?
Melissa Gilbert stars as Meredith. A sad and lonely writer returning to her home town in England for the first time since she was about 6 or 7 years old, after being adopted and raised in America. While there she decides to look for her mother's grave, and finds out her memories are not exactly what she thought they were, her mother is alive. She then sets out to find her mother and some answers and finds both. She also falls in love, of course, but has a problem with long term commitments...
Who directed Her Own Rules?
Her Own Rules was directed by Bobby Roth.
Who stars in Her Own Rules?
The principal cast of Her Own Rules includes Melissa Gilbert, Jeremy Sheffield, Lorraine Pilkington, Ginny Holder, Dorian Healy.
When was Her Own Rules released and how long is it?
Her Own Rules was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Her Own Rules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Her Own Rules was composed by Lee Holdridge.
Is Her Own Rules based on a book or true story?
Her Own Rules is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barbara Taylor Bradford".