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14 December 1997 (USA) morePlot:
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home. | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
An actor's showcase, among the best of Hallmark's films. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Julie Harris | ... | Leonora Nelson |
 | Jena Malone | ... | Ellen Foster |
 | Ted Levine | ... | Bill Hammond |
 | Glynnis O'Connor | ... | Charlotte Nelson Hammond |
| Debra Monk | ... | Aunt Nadine |
 | Barbara Garrick | ... | Aunt Betsy |
| Kate Burton | ... | Abigail |
| Zeljko Ivanek | ... | Chief Inspector |
| Lynne Moody | ... | Mrs. Douglas |
 | Bill Nunn | ... | Mr. Douglas |
 | Dick O'Neill | ||
 | Amanda Peet | ... | Julia Hobbs |
 | Timothy Olyphant | ... | Roy Hobbs |
 | Kimberly J. Brown | ... | Dora |
| Allison Jones | ... | Starletta Douglas |
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Rated PG-13 for some abusive treatment of a child.Parents Guide:
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Israel:94 min | USA:120 min (including commercials)Country:
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Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMOVIEmeter: 
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I first saw "Ellen Foster" about eight years ago, around the time of it's television premiere. I remembered it as quite powerful, but didn't know quite what to expect upon viewing it again - after all, I was only eleven at the time. Actually, I appreciated it much more than I originally did, as I was unaware of the talent involved. The film is quite moving, due in no small part to the talent of director John Erman.
Jena Malone has gone on to bigger films since this one, but this is a great showcase of her early talent. Actors Ted Levine and Julie Harris are quite impressive as well. Levine throws himself full force into the role of the abusive father, a part which could have (but doesn't) come off badly. Harris is brutal and intense, and very, very unlikable.
(Note: look out for then-newcomers Amanda Peet and Timothy Olyphant as a young hippie couple)
8.1 out of 10