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A Map of the World

R19992h 5mScott Elliott
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 65

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"A woman's life falls apart after she's blamed for an accident on her property."

School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.

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What is A Map of the World (1999) about?

School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.

Who stars in A Map of the World?

A Map of the World stars Sigourney Weaver (Alice Goodwin), Julianne Moore (Theresa Collins), David Strathairn (Howard Goodwin), Arliss Howard (Paul Reverdy), Chloë Sevigny (Carole Mackessy). The film was directed by Scott Elliott.

How long is A Map of the World?

A Map of the World has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is A Map of the World worth watching?

A Map of the World holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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