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Melanie

1982, English. Directed by Rex Bromfield.

She had to fight for what most women take for granted

A backwoods, illiterate young woman from Arkansas battles to regain custody of her son from her estranged husband who feels she is an unfit mother. In the process, she falls in love with a struggling musician who helps her cause.

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Runtime
1h 35m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Released
12 February 1982
Country
Canada
Written by
Michael C. Green, Richard Paluck, Robert Guza Jr.
illiteracyarkansasmotherly loveromancebackwoods

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Melanie runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).

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Melanie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

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Melanie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 February 1982. (Checked 8 November 2026.)

What movies are like Melanie?

If you liked Melanie, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Our Souls at Night, Love Everlasting.

Who directed Melanie?

Melanie (1982) was directed by Rex Bromfield and stars Glynnis O'Connor, Paul Sorvino, Burton Cummings.

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