Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Jim Abrahams

Writer (WGA):

Karen Leigh Hopkins (written by)

Release Date:

12 October 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy

Tagline:

She doesn't want much. Just a whole new life.

Plot:

A small town prepares for the homecoming of superstar Roxy Carmichael, as does a young outsider, who believes Roxy is her mother.

Plot Keywords:

Outsider | Small Town | Homecoming | Teacher Student Relationship | Misfit

Cast

Winona Ryder	...	Dinky Bossetti
Jeff Daniels	...	Denton Webb
Laila Robins	...	Elizabeth Zaks
Thomas Wilson Brown	...	Gerald Howells
Joan McMurtrey	...	Barbara 'Barbie' Webb
Graham Beckel	...	Les Bossetti
Frances Fisher	...	Rochelle Bossetti
Robby Kiger	...	Beannie Billings
Dinah Manoff	...	Evelyn Whittacher
Sachi Parker	...	Libby Ohiemacher
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Mayor Bill Klepler (as Stephen Tobolowski)
Micole Mercurio	...	Louise Garweski
John Short	...	Ronald Reems
Robin Thomas	...	Scotty Sandholtzer
Valerie Landsburg	...	Miss Day Ashburn (as Valerie Landsberg)

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:L | Australia:PG | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Germany:12 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Clyde, Ohio, USA

Company:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Quotes:

Dinky Bossetti: From a deep, immaculate kiss she spread her two ripe, dripping limbs and then I happened.
Teacher: I beg your pardon.
Dinky Bossetti: And the moon throbbed and fought with an angry sun all that day and all that night. Until it forced me out.
Teacher: Dinky!
Dinky Bossetti: Now I scald here... alone. Touch me. With your white words and your dead hands. Now before I freeze.
Teacher: That'll be enough!
Dinky Bossetti: And become one of you.
Teacher: DINKY!
Dinky Bosseti: You interrupted me.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Cave Dwellers (#4.1)" (1991)

Soundtrack:

My Way

In Roxy's eyes

'Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael", is an endearing, and utterly underrated picture, with more heart and intelligence than it is given credit for. Winona Ryder's portrayal of a sexually confused, socially dysfunctional, and emotionally reserved character, is charming and convincing, bringing truth and credibility to the film. Set over a week dedicated to the return of obscure legend, "Roxy Carmichael", whose most famous contribution to society was having her name in a song, in the small town of Clyde, Dinky Bosseti (Winona Ryder), feels a connection for the first time in her life. The film focuses on the need for mother/ daughter relationships through adolescence, and the sexual development of a young woman through self-discovery and fascination. Relationships between her guidance councillor, her adopted father, and a young town's boy, contrast the romantic appeal of celebrity to highlight the importance of human interaction, allowing for Ryder's character to re-assess her life. If you pass this film in the "comedy" section of your video store, as it is so wrongly placed, pick it up. You will be surprised. If you have ever felt detached from society, or inadequate (particularly during your teenage years), this film is something you will certainly relate to.