The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie (2003) (TV)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Paul Johansson

Writer:

Paul Johansson (written by)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

A troubled teen is given the chance to redeem his criminal debt to society.

Plot Keywords:

Garden | Mother Son Relationship | Elderly Woman | Old Young Relationship | Wedding

Awards:

3 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Gena Rowlands	...	Mrs. Evelyn Ritchie
Kevin Zegers	...	Charlie
David Schofield	...	Sonny
Leslie Hope	...	Joan
Cameron Daddo	...	Jim
Brenda James	...	Virginia
James Caan	...	Mr. Harry Dewitt
Justin Chatwin	...	Lawrence
Jeremy Raymond	...	Stanley Ritchie
Anna Van Hooft	...	Samantha
Brendan Prost	...	Al
John Speer	...	Lester
Darcy Dunlop	...	Mrs. Crisp
Sean Rooney	...	Ronnie
Will Weldon	...	Donnie

Also Known As:

L'incroyable Mme Richie (Canada: French title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements including teen drinking and smoking, language and some sensuality.

Runtime:

Canada:101 min (Ontario)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Norway:11 (TV rating) | USA:PG-13 | Canada:AA | Canada:14A (Ontario)

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Company:

Nomadic Pictures

Quiet movie with a lot to say......

Wonderful feel good movie with veteran cast Gena Rowlands, James Caan, and David Schofield, delivering fine performances. Kevin Zegers in the key role of Charlie was also very good. The sharp contrast between Charlie's totally dysfunctional family, and Mrs Ritchie's unconditional loving family, drives the film. Lessons in forgiveness and tolerance permeate the emotionally satisfying script. Interesting parable that a family is like a garden, and needs love and attention to grow. A very quiet movie that has a lot to say about honesty and human kindness. Not necessarily a tear jerker, more of a mind stimulator, or perhaps a wake up call for your emotions. - MERK