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Plainsong

  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Aidan Quinn and Rachel Griffiths in Plainsong (2004)
Drama

When high-school history teacher Tom Guthrie faces raising two young sons after his wife leaves him, fellow teacher Maggie Jonas tries to provide comfort and support.When high-school history teacher Tom Guthrie faces raising two young sons after his wife leaves him, fellow teacher Maggie Jonas tries to provide comfort and support.When high-school history teacher Tom Guthrie faces raising two young sons after his wife leaves him, fellow teacher Maggie Jonas tries to provide comfort and support.

  • Director
    • Richard Pearce
  • Writers
    • Kent Haruf
    • Oliver Goldstick
  • Stars
    • Aidan Quinn
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • America Ferrera
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    480
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Pearce
    • Writers
      • Kent Haruf
      • Oliver Goldstick
    • Stars
      • Aidan Quinn
      • Rachel Griffiths
      • America Ferrera
    • 18User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Tom Guthrie
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Maggie Jonas
    America Ferrera
    America Ferrera
    • Victoria Roubideaux
    Geoffrey Lewis
    Geoffrey Lewis
    • Raymond McPheron
    William Andrews
    William Andrews
    • Harold McPheron
    Megan Follows
    Megan Follows
    • Ella Guthrie
    Zachery Ty Bryan
    Zachery Ty Bryan
    • Russell Beckman
    • (as Zachery Bryan)
    Cody Arens
    Cody Arens
    • Bobby Guthrie
    Mick Hazen
    Mick Hazen
    • Ike Guthrie
    Marian Seldes
    Marian Seldes
    • Iva Stearns
    Jeffrey Carlson
    • Dwayne
    Katie Finneran
    Katie Finneran
    • Judy
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Mrs. Beckman
    Ron Perkins
    Ron Perkins
    • Lloyd Crowder
    Margot Rose
    Margot Rose
    • Betty Roubideaux
    Kim Abunuwara
    • Aunt Janet
    • (as Kim Jensen Abunuwara)
    Mary Greenwood
    • Charlene
    Allan Groves
    • Murphy
    • Director
      • Richard Pearce
    • Writers
      • Kent Haruf
      • Oliver Goldstick
    • All cast & crew
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    luludavis

    Hallmark with an edge!

    I happen to come across this gem of a "made-for-T.V.-movie" while vegetating in a hotel room on a business trip. I was pleasantly surprise to see Rachel Griffth in a Hallmark movie. She and Aidan Quinn lent a jolt of electricity to the story that no other actors could. Geoffrey Lewis turned in a helluva a performance in the role of one of the mentally challenged brothers that come to the rescue of a few of the character in the bitter-sweet tale of fractured life in present-day, rural Colorado. America Ferrara has been blessed with the same fierce but sympathetic spark that made Lili Taylor so brilliant in Dogfight. I recommend this movie not just because it is so good and real but because it is the rare 'good' T.V. dramas that the whole family can watch.
    7guruka

    Low key and gentle story. Worth your time.

    This is a gentle, low key story about a pregnant 17 year old girl whose mother rejects her, and the people who rise to the occasion and care for her. It's very well cast with America Ferrera (the young actress from "Real Women Have Curves) as the girl, Aidan Quinn and Rachel Griffiths as the high school teachers and Megan Follows (Anne Shirley from the wonderful Sullivan Films production of "Anne of Green Gables") as Quinn's wife. It was lovely to see Marion Seldes on screen again too. The story is predictable, but the writing and acting is lovely. If you like gentle dramas and very real characters, this made for TV (Hallmark Hall of Fame) movie will be worth your time.
    martinbzb

    Ferrari Shone and could be remembered for this only!

    I usually read a book and then am disappointed in the movie. America Ferrara kept me from feeling that way about "Plainsong." She carried the film. Kent Haruf's book was wonderful, and she was wonderful in portraying the character of the young woman, pregnant and disowned, central to the action. Her talent elevated this Hallmark flick WAY above the norm.

    I am glad she has a new venue on mainstream TV, and hope we will see a lot more of her in big screen releases. She is not a traditional beauty, yet she has leading lady presence. She is someone I hope to see a lot of in the future.
    luludavis

    Hallmark with an edge!

    I happen to come across this gem of a "made-for-T.V.-movie" while vegetating in a hotel room on a business trip. I was pleasantly surprise to see Rachel Griffth in a Hallmark movie. She and Aidan Quinn lent a jolt of electricity to the story that no other actors could. Geoffrey Lewis turned in a helluva a performance in the role of one of the mentally challenged brothers that come to the rescue of a few of the character in the bitter-sweet tale of fractured life in present-day, rural Colorado. America Ferrara has been blessed with the same fierce but sympathetic spark that made Lili Taylor so brilliant in Dogfight. I reccomend this movie not just because it is so good and real but because it is the rare 'good' T.V. dramas that the whole family can watch.
    10whpratt1

    Great Story & Excellent Actors!

    This film would make a great TV Series because it was very down to earth about every day living with average American people in a town which manages to solve its own problems. There is a wife who just simply cannot stand the every day life of having two sons and a husband to care for and just wants to stay in bed or run away to her sister who lives in a big city apartment. There is also a young girl who finds out she is going to have a baby and her mother throws her out of the house and she winds up living with two old kind men on their ranch! This was a film the entire family could enjoy and learn a very important message about love and caring for your fellow neighbor and close friends. All problems have a solution and good comes out of all bad situations.

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    • Goofs
      When the boys bring the groceries to Iva Stearns and discover that she has died, she is breathing.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • CBS
      • Hallmark Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame: Plainsong (#53.3)
    • Filming locations
      • Granite High School - 3305 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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