The Russell Girl (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, The Russell Girl is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jeff Bleckner, running about 90 minutes. “She had almost lost hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sarah Russell, a 23-year-old aspiring medical school student, visits her loving family to share some important news, but instead finds herself attempting to finally confront a difficult period from her past.
Who’s in it. The Russell Girl stars Amber Tamblyn as Sarah Russell, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Gayle Russell, Jennifer Ehle as Lorainne Morrissey and Henry Czerny as Howard Morrisey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Russell Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel 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 The Russell Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Russell Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Russell Girl (2008)?
- In US, The Russell Girl is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 The Russell Girl worth watching?
- The Russell Girl holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The Russell Girl?
- The Russell Girl stars Amber Tamblyn, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Jennifer Ehle, Henry Czerny and Paul Wesley.
- When was The Russell Girl released?
- The Russell Girl was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.