The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1997, The Ditchdigger's Daughters is a notable film directed by Johnny E. Jensen, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the memoirs of Yvonne S. Thornton, this heartwarming, inspirational family drama centers on a poor black laborer who wanted his six daughters to grow up to be doctors.
Who’s in it. The Ditchdigger's Daughters stars Carl Lumbly as Donald Thornton, Dulé Hill as Young Donald, Victoria Dillard as Taas and Kimberly Elise as Jeanette.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Ditchdigger's Daughters sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ditchdigger's Daughters page.
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- Where can I watch The Ditchdigger's Daughters (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ditchdigger's Daughters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ditchdigger's Daughters worth watching?
- The Ditchdigger's Daughters holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ditchdigger's Daughters?
- The Ditchdigger's Daughters stars Carl Lumbly, Dulé Hill, Victoria Dillard and Kimberly Elise.
- When was The Ditchdigger's Daughters released?
- The Ditchdigger's Daughters was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.