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When Kate discovers she is dying of cancer she summons her daughter home. Overwhelmed by her new domestic duties, Ellen develops a new appreciation for her mother's silent contribution to everyone's life--just as she prepares to say goodbye to her.
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.

Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   4,689 votes
Director:
Carl Franklin
Writers (WGA):
Anna Quindlen (novel)
Karen Croner (screenplay)
Release Date:
18 September 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Love What You Have.
Plot:
A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
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User Comments:
Have Kleenex nearby! more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Meryl Streep ... Kate Gulden

Renée Zellweger ... Ellen Gulden

William Hurt ... George Gulden

Tom Everett Scott ... Brian Gulden

Lauren Graham ... Jules

Nicky Katt ... Jordan Belzer

James Eckhouse ... District Attorney
Patrick Breen ... G.A. Tweedy
Gerrit Graham ... Oliver Most
David Byron ... Senator Sullivan

Stephen Peabody ... Harold
Lizbeth MacKay ... Dr. Cohen
Mary Catherine Wright ... Clarice
Sloane Shelton ... Evelyn Best
Michele Shay ... June
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
127 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
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Goofs:
Continuity: Ellen's nightdress changes between shots when she answers the phone in bed. more
Quotes:
Kate Gulden: It's so much easier to be happy. It's so much easier to choose to love the things that you have, instead of always yearning for what you're missing, or what it is that you're imagining you're missing. It is so much more peaceful. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Fight Club (1999) more
Soundtrack:
If I Only Had A Brain Heart and Nerve more

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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
Have Kleenex nearby!, 19 July 2001
8/10
Author: astymegoesby from United States

This movie started out confusing and grew into one of the best movies I have seen... The acting was utterly superb and when I wasn't drying my tears I enjoyed Meryl Streep, who's performance was extraordinary. The movie deals with the hardships of a distant family coping with a mother who develops terminal cancer. The movie was very difficult to watch and heartbreaking. The soundtrack fits this movie to a tee. Brava Bette Midler!! Out of 5 stars, I give this one 4 1/2.

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Watched this with my mom... beojk
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Are any original scenes missing from the DVD? Moonatic
Who gave Kate the pills? lilapplescruff
This Film's Defects.... alrodbel
Most inspirational quote in the movie? iHeartMeryl
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