The Trip to Bountiful
Synopsis
Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish – just once before she dies – is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home."
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The Trip to Bountiful (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Masterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Horton Foote
- Original Score
- J.A.C. Redford
- Original Title
- The Trip to Bountiful
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.2M
- Production Studios
- Bountiful Film Partners, FilmDallas Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Masterson
Horton Foote
J.A.C. Redford
Fred Murphy
Jay Freund
Horton Foote, Sam Grogg, Sterling Van Wagenen, George Yaneff
Department Leadership Roster
Horton Foote
Screenplay
Horton Foote
Producer
J.A.C. Redford
Original Music Composer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Jay Freund
Editor
Neil Spisak
Production Design
Peter Masterson
Director
Sterling Van Wagenen
Producer
Gary Jones
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trip to Bountiful
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What is The Trip to Bountiful about?
Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish – just once before she dies – is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home."
Who directed The Trip to Bountiful?
The Trip to Bountiful was directed by Peter Masterson.
Who stars in The Trip to Bountiful?
The principal cast of The Trip to Bountiful includes Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford, Rebecca De Mornay.
When was The Trip to Bountiful released and how long is it?
The Trip to Bountiful was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did The Trip to Bountiful make at the box office?
The Trip to Bountiful grossed $7.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Trip to Bountiful?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trip to Bountiful was composed by J.A.C. Redford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trip to Bountiful?
The Trip to Bountiful holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).