To Face Her Past (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1996, To Face Her Past is a drama and tv movie film directed by Steven Schachter, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Beth Bradfield (Patty Duke) is a housewife with what appears to be a stable life in an American village. One day, her 24-year-old daughter Lori (Tracey Gold), who is married to Jesse Molina (Maurice Benard) and recently gave birth to his daughter Molly (Laura and Megan Jaime), unexpectedly collapses and is hospitalized. After several tests, she is diagnosed with leukemia. Her doctor (Erick Avari) reveals to Beth that Lori is in urgent need of a donor, though her rare blood type makes finding one a difficult task.
Who’s in it. To Face Her Past stars Patty Duke as Beth Bradfield, Tracey Gold as Lori Molina, David Ogden Stiers as Ken Bradfield and Gabrielle Carteris as Megan Hollander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, To Face Her Past has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Face Her Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Face Her Past tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Face Her Past (1996)?
- In GB, To Face Her Past is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Face Her Past worth watching?
- To Face Her Past holds an audience score of 6.0 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 To Face Her Past?
- To Face Her Past stars Patty Duke, Tracey Gold, David Ogden Stiers, Gabrielle Carteris and James Brolin.
- When was To Face Her Past released?
- To Face Her Past was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.
