The Trip to Bountiful
1985, English. Directed by Peter Masterson.
Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish – just once before she dies – is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home."
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Details
- Released
- 20 December 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Horton Foote
- Box office
- $7.2M
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What The Trip to Bountiful is based on
The Trip to Bountiful is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Trip to Bountiful: quick answers
Is The Trip to Bountiful worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Trip to Bountiful?
The Trip to Bountiful runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Trip to Bountiful have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Trip to Bountiful. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Trip to Bountiful parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Trip to Bountiful is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Trip to Bountiful on?
The Trip to Bountiful isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Trip to Bountiful?
If you liked The Trip to Bountiful, try The Last Bus, Driving Miss Daisy, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood.
Who directed The Trip to Bountiful?
The Trip to Bountiful (1985) was directed by Peter Masterson and stars Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn.
What is The Trip to Bountiful based on?
The Trip to Bountiful is adapted from a play or musical.