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Ellen Foster

PG-131h 34m1997John Erman
IMDb: 6.9/10
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After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.

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What is Ellen Foster (1997) about?

After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.

Who stars in Ellen Foster?

Ellen Foster stars Jena Malone (Ellen Foster), Julie Harris (Leonora Nelson), Ted Levine (Bill Hammond), Glynnis O'Connor (Charlotte Nelson Hammond), Debra Monk (Aunt Nadine). The film was directed by John Erman.

How long is Ellen Foster?

Ellen Foster has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG-13.

Is Ellen Foster worth watching?

Ellen Foster holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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