A Map of the World
“A woman's life falls apart after she's blamed for an accident on her property.”
Synopsis
School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
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A Map of the world Trailer 1999 (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-03
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Sigourney Weaver
Alice Goodwin
Julianne Moore
Theresa Collins
David Strathairn
Howard Goodwin
Arliss Howard
Paul Reverdy
Chloë Sevigny
Carole Mackessy
Sara Rue
Debbie
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Dyshett
Nicole Ari Parker
Sherry
Bruklin Harris
Lynelle
Lisa Emery
Susan Durkin
Ron Lea
Dan Collins
Louise Fletcher
Nellie Goodwin
Dara Perlmutter
Emma Goodwin
Kayla Perlmutter
Claire Goodwin
Deborah Lobban
Wilma Becker
Marc Donato
Robbie Mackessy
Richard McMillan
Lloyd
Hayley Lochner
Audrey Collins
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Polly Platt, Peter Hedges
- Original Score
- Pat Metheny
- Original Title
- A Map of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Overseas FilmGroup, Cineventa, First Look International, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Elliott
Polly Platt, Peter Hedges, Jane Hamilton
Pat Metheny
Seamus McGarvey, Michael Kohnhorst
Craig McKay, Naomi Geraghty
Willi Bär, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Polly Platt
Screenplay
Peter Hedges
Screenplay
Pat Metheny
Original Music Composer
Scott Elliott
Director
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Craig McKay
Editor
Richard Toyon
Production Design
Suzette Daigle
Costume Design
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Naomi Geraghty
Editor
Marco Bianco
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Map of the World
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What is A Map of the World about?
School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
Who directed A Map of the World?
A Map of the World was directed by Scott Elliott.
Who stars in A Map of the World?
The principal cast of A Map of the World includes Sigourney Weaver, Julianne Moore, David Strathairn, Arliss Howard, Chloë Sevigny.
When was A Map of the World released and how long is it?
A Map of the World was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for A Map of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Map of the World was composed by Pat Metheny.
Is A Map of the World based on a book or true story?
A Map of the World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Hamilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Map of the World?
A Map of the World holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).