Ellen Foster
PG-13 1997 · 94 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, TV Movie
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.
Directed by John Erman
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Jena Malone Ellen Foster -
Julie Harris Leonora Nelson -
Ted Levine Bill Hammond -
Glynnis O'Connor Charlotte Nelson Hammond -
Debra Monk Aunt Nadine -
Barbara Garrick Aunt Betsy -
Kate Burton Abigail Montford -
Željko Ivanek Educational Psychologist -
Lynne Moody Mrs. Douglas -
Bill Nunn Mr. Douglas -
Dick O'Neill Judge -
Kimberly J. Brown Dora
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