Common Ground (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2000, Common Ground is a drama and tv movie film directed by Donna Deitch, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950's and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970's classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.
Who’s in it. Common Ground stars Brittany Murphy as Dorothy Nelson, Margot Kidder as Mrs. Nelson, Mimi Rogers as McPherson and Helen Shaver as Janet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Common Ground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Common Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Common Ground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Common Ground (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Common Ground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Common Ground worth watching?
- Common Ground holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Common Ground?
- Common Ground stars Brittany Murphy, Margot Kidder, Mimi Rogers, Helen Shaver and Jason Priestley.
- When was Common Ground released?
- Common Ground was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.