Wildflower (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1991, Wildflower is a drama and tv movie film directed by Diane Keaton, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. One day Sammy and his younger sister Ellie happen upon a cabin where Alice, a young, partially deaf girl with epilepsy is being kept by her abusive stepfather. The three soon become friends and hope to get Alice an education and help her escape from the torture she undergoes daily. However, Alice's stepfather soon finds out about the friendship Alice has struck up and punishes her brutally. This story of friendship and youth shows that everyone is human and deserves to be treated so, no matter their disability or weakness.
Who’s in it. Wildflower stars Beau Bridges as Jack Perkins, Patricia Arquette as Alice Guthrie, Reese Witherspoon as Ellie Perkins and Susan Blakely as Ada Guthrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Wildflower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wildflower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wildflower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wildflower (1991)?
- In US, Wildflower is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wildflower worth watching?
- Wildflower holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wildflower?
- Wildflower stars Beau Bridges, Patricia Arquette, Reese Witherspoon, Susan Blakely and William McNamara.
- When was Wildflower released?
- Wildflower was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
