The Trip to Bountiful (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1985, The Trip to Bountiful is a drama film directed by Peter Masterson, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish -- just once before she dies -- is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home."
Who’s in it. The Trip to Bountiful stars Geraldine Page as Mrs. Carrie Watts, John Heard as Ludie Watts, Carlin Glynn as Jessie Mae and Richard Bradford as Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Trip to Bountiful has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trip to Bountiful page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trip to Bountiful tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trip to Bountiful (1985)?
- In US, The Trip to Bountiful is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trip to Bountiful worth watching?
- The Trip to Bountiful holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Trip to Bountiful?
- The Trip to Bountiful stars Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford and Rebecca De Mornay.