The Trip to Bountiful (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2014, The Trip to Bountiful is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Wilson, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Carrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for freedom from the confines of the house.
Who’s in it. The Trip to Bountiful stars Cicely Tyson as Mrs. Watts, Vanessa Williams as Jessie Mae Watts, Blair Underwood as Ludie Watts and Keke Palmer as Thelma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Trip to Bountiful has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trip to Bountiful page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trip to Bountiful tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trip to Bountiful (2014)?
- In US, The Trip to Bountiful is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trip to Bountiful worth watching?
- The Trip to Bountiful holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Trip to Bountiful?
- The Trip to Bountiful stars Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams, Blair Underwood, Keke Palmer and Clancy Brown.
- When was The Trip to Bountiful released?
- The Trip to Bountiful was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.