A Map of the World
1999, English. Directed by Scott Elliott.
A woman's life falls apart after she's blamed for an accident on her property.
School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Map of the World is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Scott ElliottDirector
- Sigourney WeaverAlice Goodwin
- Julianne MooreTheresa Collins
- David StrathairnHoward Goodwin
- Arliss HowardPaul Reverdy
- Chloë SevignyCarole Mackessy
- Sara RueDebbie
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorDyshett
- Nicole Ari ParkerSherry
- Bruklin HarrisLynelle
- Lisa EmerySusan Durkin
- Ron LeaDan Collins
- Louise FletcherNellie Goodwin
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Hedges, Polly Platt
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What A Map of the World is based on
A Map of the World is based on A Map of the World (1994) by Jane Hamilton, published by Doubleday.
1994
A Map of the World
By Jane Hamilton
Published by Doubleday
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A Map of the World: quick answers
Is A Map of the World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Map of the World?
A Map of the World runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does A Map of the World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Map of the World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Map of the World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Map of the World is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Map of the World on?
A Map of the World is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Map of the World?
If you liked A Map of the World, try The River, Skin, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed A Map of the World?
A Map of the World (1999) was directed by Scott Elliott and stars Sigourney Weaver, Julianne Moore, David Strathairn.
What is A Map of the World based on?
A Map of the World is based on A Map of the World (1994) by Jane Hamilton, published by Doubleday.