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Cross Creek

PG19832h 7mMartin Ritt
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 61%

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"The portrait of a woman who, at the edge of survival, found a world of meaning."

In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.

DramaRomance
FloridaWriterBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyCreek1930sOranges

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cross Creek (1983) about?

In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.

Who stars in Cross Creek?

Cross Creek stars Mary Steenburgen (Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings), Rip Torn (Marsh Turner), Peter Coyote (Norton Baskin), Dana Hill (Ellie Turner), Alfre Woodard (Geechee). The film was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is Cross Creek?

Cross Creek has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is Cross Creek worth watching?

Cross Creek holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 61. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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