Zelly and Me (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Zelly and Me is a drama film directed by Tina Rathborne, running about 87 minutes. “"Zelly Never Made Me Choose Between Being Loved and Being Me..."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young orphan who lives with her grandmother in a large Virginian home infatuates herself with the voices of Joan d'Arc. Her French nanny seeks out the help of a rich suitor to take her and the orphan away when she realizes that the grandmother cannot offer the orphan the love that she needs.
Who’s in it. Zelly and Me stars Alexandra Johnes as Phoebe, Isabella Rossellini as Mademoiselle Zelly, Glynis Johns as Co-Co and David Lynch as Willie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Zelly and Me has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zelly and Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zelly and Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zelly and Me (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zelly and Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zelly and Me worth watching?
- Zelly and Me holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zelly and Me?
- Zelly and Me stars Alexandra Johnes, Isabella Rossellini, Glynis Johns, David Lynch and Joe Morton.
- When was Zelly and Me released?
- Zelly and Me was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.