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Writers (WGA):
Terry Ryan (book)
Jane Anderson (screenplay)
Release Date:
1 June 2007 (Spain) more
Tagline:
The true story of how a mother raised ten kids on twenty-five words or less.
Plot:
In order to support her ten children, Evelyn Ryan (Moore) enters a commercial jingle-writing contest. Based on a true story. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
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Loved Prize Winner more (65 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Julianne Moore | ... | Evelyn Ryan |
 | Woody Harrelson | ... | Kelly Ryan |
 | Laura Dern | ... | Dortha Schaefer |
 | Trevor Morgan | ... | Bruce Ryan at 16 yrs |
 | Ellary Porterfield | ... | Tuff Ryan at 13, 16 & 18 yrs |
| Simon Reynolds | ... | Ray the Milkman |
| Monté Gagné | ... | Lea Anne Ryan at 17 yrs |
| Robert Clark | ... | Dick Ryan at 16 yrs |
 | Michael Seater | ... | Bub Ryan at 15 yrs |
 | Erik Knudsen | ... | Rog Ryan at 13 yrs |
| Jake Scott | ... | Bruce Ryan at 11 yrs |
 | Jordan Todosey | ... | Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs |
| Ryan Price | ... | Mike Ryan at 6 yrs |
| Shae Norris | ... | Barb Ryan at 4 yrs |
| Abigail Falle | ... | Betsy Ryan at 2 yrs |
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Rated PG-13 thematic elements, some disturbing images and language.
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99 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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The contest ads seen under the opening credits were taken from Evelyn Ryan's drawer. They were given to the filmmakers by her daughter Betty. more
Goofs:
Miscellaneous: On two different occasions, the characters talk about the radiator in the Ryan family car. They pronounce it with an A sound as in "hat". People in Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana do not say rAd-iator. That is largely a Philadelphia / South Jersey pronunciation. more
Quotes:
Leo "Kelly" Ryan:
You know what your problem is?
Evelyn Ryan:
No Dad, I don't.
Leo "Kelly" Ryan:
You're too damn happy.
[Evelyn and the kids laugh]
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Features "Queen for a Day" (1956) more
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Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams more
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I saw this Movie and it takes you back to the days before women really had domestic rights. It is not only about a strong and bright woman's struggle to keep her family fed and together it is about why woman started standing up and demanding fair treatment. This is a must see for all. The acting is exceptional. I liked the magic between Julianne Moore and Ellary Porterfield. She is one to watch. A star in the making. Woody was also very good. He played the simple, powerless husband to a tee. That had to be a very hard part to play. Lets get this movie out in full circulation so others can appreciate this excellent show.