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Follow the Stars Home

  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.2K
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Blair Brown, Amanda Fein, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in Follow the Stars Home (2001)
DramaFamilyRomance

Kimberly Williams and Caitlin Fein play a mother and child whose love conquers adversity.Kimberly Williams and Caitlin Fein play a mother and child whose love conquers adversity.Kimberly Williams and Caitlin Fein play a mother and child whose love conquers adversity.

  • Director
    • Dick Lowry
  • Writers
    • Luanne Rice
    • Sally Robinson
  • Stars
    • Kimberly Williams-Paisley
    • Campbell Scott
    • Eric Close
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dick Lowry
    • Writers
      • Luanne Rice
      • Sally Robinson
    • Stars
      • Kimberly Williams-Paisley
      • Campbell Scott
      • Eric Close
    • 18User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kimberly Williams-Paisley
    Kimberly Williams-Paisley
    • Dianne Parker-McCune
    • (as Kimberly Williams)
    Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott
    • David McCune
    Eric Close
    Eric Close
    • Mark McCune
    Alexa PenaVega
    Alexa PenaVega
    • Amy Williams
    • (as Alexa Vega)
    Blair Brown
    Blair Brown
    • Hannah Parker
    Roxanne Hart
    Roxanne Hart
    • Tess Williams
    Tim Ransom
    Tim Ransom
    • Buddy
    Amanda Fein
    Amanda Fein
    • Julia Parker-McCune
    Caitlin Fein
    • Julia Parker-McCune
    Patricia Belcher
    Patricia Belcher
    • Counselor
    Judith Drake
    • Admitting Nurse
    Suzy Nakamura
    Suzy Nakamura
    • Martha
    Dan Eisenstein
    • Orderly
    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Hildy
    • (as Octavia L. Spencer)
    Jason Graham
    Jason Graham
    • Nurse
    Cynthia St. John
    Cynthia St. John
    • Nurse #2
    Toya A. Brown
    • Aide
    Debra Orenstein
    • Young Librarian
    • Director
      • Dick Lowry
    • Writers
      • Luanne Rice
      • Sally Robinson
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews18

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    10babybearlooking4you

    Beautiful Movie!!

    I, loved the movie Follow the stars home!! I, give it 10 star's I, thought it was really great!! I, wish I, had it on DVD. Please Hallmark show it again. The movie staring Alex Vaga, is great she's a wonderful actress and she's so good in this movie and all thee other actors and actress in this movie and just as great as her. I, used to work in a daycare center that is designed for school aged children fro Preschool to 12 grade who are disabled and I, really had a great time and really understood them. I, watched this movie and came away with some much more then I, already had. I, really enjoyed this movie allot. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and beautiful movie with us all.
    7lutheranchick

    unusual storyline

    This film deals with the unusual subject of bringing up a severely disabled child. Although the plot does get a little convoluted, the film does convey a deeper pro-life message: all life, no matter how short, how precarious, how humble, is worthwhile. This message applies not only to the disabled child, but to the mother who cares for her constantly. The mother's sacrifice is not, as one character states, "six years wasted." Instead, the film tries to give some dignity to people society would like to forget. Unfortunately some of the subplots and flashback techniques can make the film hard to follow at times. I would definitely recommend this film for adolescents and adults-- the subject matter may be too intense for elementary-age viewers.
    Frogfisher

    True and somewhat Heartwarming

    I just finished seeing this film, and to be honest I just turned in because nothing else was on and it starred Kimberly Williams in a leading role.

    I was very surprised how the film got to me, it wasn't artificial Hollywood feelings or the great cinematography as you see it in Sam Mendes and co. great dramatic films. This film just has a lot of great actors, a subtle soundtrack and a great story.

    This is definitely one of the best TV-films I've ever seen, that didn't star a mayor Hollywood name or several.

    This is the league of In a Class of His Own which I also find quiet good, but this one is a bit better.
    10Ebonyfire

    I love this movie!

    While on the surface this seems like a 'girl marries wrong guy' movie, it truly is so much more. The storyline moves a bit too fast, so you must pay attention...very close attention.

    After Dianne and Mark find out their baby will be born with genetic disorders, Mark wants to abort the pregnancy; Dianne refuses - Mark takes off. Evidently Mark has unresolved issues about his mother's death in a hospital - but the movie gives very few details or background, so Mark doesn't generate any sympathy from the viewer.

    If only he were more like his brother, David (the excellent Campbell Scott) - the soft-spoken, long-suffering doctor who keeps his love for Dianne to himself while helping her to take care of his niece.

    The supporting cast is very good, especially Alexa Vega. The ending is a real tear-jerker (get the tissues ready), and my favorite part of the movie.

    Some people don't care for these simple movies about triumphing over adversity, but I think it's wonderful - and you will too.
    10mrsnawahine

    Heartwarming and Heartbreaking

    This is such an incredible movie. It really makes you grateful for what you have. The cast is incredible and Kimberly Williams plays the part of a grief-sticken, struggling Mother beautifully. Catch it if you can.

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      Features Octavia Spencer in a minor role early on in her career. She plays Hildy, Hannah's friend and coworker at the library, and appears in three scenes.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame: Follow the Stars Home (#50.4)
    • Production company
      • Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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