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The Trip to Bountiful

1985

IMDb

Peter Masterson

1985·PG·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore
DramaIndie

Carrie Watts is an elderly woman who decides to visit her childhood home in Bountiful one last time. There, she meets a young woman with whom she shares her secrets and memories.

Cast

John Heard·Geraldine Page·Richard Bradford·Carlin Glynn

Producers

Dennis Bishop·Horton Foote·Sam Grogg·Sterling Van Wagenen·George Yaneff

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

2 wins · 3 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Actress

Film Independent Spirit Awards (1986)

Best Female Lead

Geraldine Page
Academy Awards, USA (1986)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Geraldine Page

Nominations (3)

Best Picture

Film Independent Spirit Awards (1986)

Best Feature

Horton FooteSterling Van Wagenen

Best Director

Film Independent Spirit Awards (1986)

Best Director

Peter Masterson

Best Screenplay

Writers Guild of America, USA (1986)

Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Horton Foote