The read
Audiences rate it 39 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Continuing the story of Aurora Greenway in her latter years. After the death of her daughter, Aurora struggled to keep her family together, but has one grandson in jail, a rebellious granddaughter, and another grandson living just above the poverty line.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Audiences rate it 39 points higher than critics do.
83 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert HarlingDirector
- Robert HarlingScreenplay
- William RossOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Shirley MacLaineAurora Greenway
- Bill PaxtonJerry Bruckner
- Juliette LewisMelanie Horton
- Miranda RichardsonPatsy Carpenter
- Ben JohnsonArthur Cotton
- Scott WolfBruce
- George NewbernTommy Horton
- Marion RossRosie Dunlop
- Mackenzie AstinTeddy Horton
- Donald MoffatHector Scott
- Jennifer GrantEllen
- China KantnerJane
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookgrandparent grandchild relationshiptexasterminal illnessfamily relationshipssequeldeath