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A Balasaur Score of 39 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, Metacritic 18/100. Audiences rate it 37 points higher than critics do. Most of the 1,941 1990s drama movies in this catalog score higher. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic18/100
Audiences rate it 37 points higher than critics do.
330 audience votes
Key crew
- Jonathan DarbyWriter
- Jonathan DarbyDirector
- Christopher YoungOriginal Music Composer
- Jane RusconiWriter
Cast
- Jessica LangeMartha Baring
- Gwyneth PaltrowHelen Baring
- Johnathon SchaechJackson Baring
- Nina FochAlice Baring
- Debi MazarLisa
- Kaiulani LeeSister O'Shaughnessy
- David ThorntonGavin
- Hal HolbrookDr. Franklin Hill
- Richard LinebackHal Bentall
- Richard KohnClayton Richards
- Faith PottsGeorgina Richards
- Tom StoryPriest
Stills
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Themes
farmhorsefallborderline personality disorderdomineering mother