Common Ground (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1990, Common Ground is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mike Newell, running about 185 minutes.
What it’s about. Fact based story about the racial tensions that occurred in Boston in the 1970's because of court ordered busing to end desegregation. The story focuses on an African-American mother determined to get her children a quality education and a white lawyer trying to deal with inner city problems.
Who’s in it. Common Ground stars Jane Curtin as Alice McGoff, CCH Pounder as Rachel Twymon, Erika Alexander as Cassandra Twymon and Georgia Emelin as Lisa McGoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Common Ground 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 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 (1990)?
- 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 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Common Ground?
- Common Ground stars Jane Curtin, CCH Pounder, Erika Alexander, Georgia Emelin and Sean McCann.
- When was Common Ground released?
- Common Ground was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.