Bastard Out of Carolina
1996, English. Directed by Anjelica Huston.
A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Anjelica HustonDirector
- Jennifer Jason LeighAnney Boatwright
- Ron EldardGlen Waddell
- Glenne HeadlyAunt Ruth
- Lyle LovettWade
- Jena MaloneRuth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright
- Dermot MulroneyLyle Parsons
- Christina RicciDee Dee
- Michael RookerUncle Earle
- Diana ScarwidAunt Raylene
- Susan TraylorAlma
- Grace ZabriskieGranny
- Richard Todd SullivanTravis
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1996
- Country
- United States of America
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What Bastard Out of Carolina is based on
Bastard Out of Carolina is based on Bastard Out of Carolina (1992) by Dorothy Allison, published by Plume.
1992
Bastard Out of Carolina
By Dorothy Allison
Published by Plume
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Bastard Out of Carolina: quick answers
Is Bastard Out of Carolina worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Bastard Out of Carolina have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bastard Out of Carolina. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bastard Out of Carolina parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bastard Out of Carolina is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bastard Out of Carolina on?
Bastard Out of Carolina isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 December 1996. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bastard Out of Carolina?
If you liked Bastard Out of Carolina, try The Safety of Objects, Hounddog, Lucky Them.
Who directed Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) was directed by Anjelica Huston and stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Glenne Headly.
What is Bastard Out of Carolina based on?
Bastard Out of Carolina is based on Bastard Out of Carolina (1992) by Dorothy Allison, published by Plume.