Bastard out of Carolina

Bastard out of Carolina (1996)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (9 reviews)

  • 79% of users liked it
    (4,923 ratings)

Accomplished actress Anjelica Huston, daughter of John Huston, made her directorial debut with this absorbing, often wrenching story of child abuse in the 1950s American South. Based on a novel by Dorothy Allison, the film (narrated by Laura Dern) tells the tale of Bone (Jena Malone), a poor white… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Anne Meredith
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Dec 15, 1996 Wide
Winstar

Critic Reviews

  • Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

    Stunning!

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    An abused young girl finds sanctuary in the care of the women of her extended family.

  • James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

    searing domestic drama that will leave you aching

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    This was a hard movie to watch. It sickened me. Jena Malone, was insanely good in this movie. It had to be hard for her to portray certain parts in this movie at such a young age. She was just amazing in this movie. It is a heart wrenching movie about a young girl who is sexually… More

  • Arash X


    Haven't read the book but I feel that this is not a good adaptation & the film feels rushed, If you're planning to see this be prepared for its difficult subject matter & some really disturbing scenes

  • Leo L


    A brilliant film!

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