The Trip to Bountiful (1985) starring Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Rebecca De Mornay. Set in 1947, The Trip to Bountiful tells the story of elderly Mrs. Watts (Page), who longs to take one more trip to her home town of Bountiful, Texas before she goes back to living with her son and daughter-in-law in Houston. Only trouble is, the daughter-in-law (Glynn) wears the pants in the family, and she rides herd remorselessly on Mrs. Watts. Finally, Mrs. Watts manages to sneak out and run away, headed for Bountiful. The story takes its time, but I didn't mind, as I found myself caught up in the lives of these mid-century Texans. This is an entertaining, if low-key, movie. (Subtitles are provided, as well as closed captions.) Grade: B+
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