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Miss Meadows

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
12K
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Katie Holmes in Miss Meadows (2014)
Miss Meadows is a school teacher with impeccable manners and grace. However, underneath the candy-sweet exterior hides a ruthless gun-toting vigilante who takes it upon herself to right the wrongs in the world by whatever means necessary. For Miss Meadows, bad behavior is simply unforgivable.
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A proper elementary-school teacher moonlights as a vigilante.A proper elementary-school teacher moonlights as a vigilante.A proper elementary-school teacher moonlights as a vigilante.

  • Director
    • Karen Leigh Hopkins
  • Writer
    • Karen Leigh Hopkins
  • Stars
    • Katie Holmes
    • James Badge Dale
    • Callan Mulvey
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Karen Leigh Hopkins
    • Writer
      • Karen Leigh Hopkins
    • Stars
      • Katie Holmes
      • James Badge Dale
      • Callan Mulvey
    • 129User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Miss Meadows
    James Badge Dale
    James Badge Dale
    • Sheriff
    Callan Mulvey
    Callan Mulvey
    • Skylar
    Jean Smart
    Jean Smart
    • Mother Meadows
    Mary Kay Place
    Mary Kay Place
    • Mrs. Davenport
    Ava Kolker
    Ava Kolker
    • Heather
    Stephen Bishop
    Stephen Bishop
    • Lt. Danny
    Kate Linder
    Kate Linder
    • Trudy Navis
    James Landry Hébert
    James Landry Hébert
    • Derek Pierson…
    James Keane
    James Keane
    • Father Peter
    Graham Beckel
    Graham Beckel
    • Tony Weaver…
    Gregory Allen Smith
    • Willie
    Anna Moravcik
    • Little Miss Meadows
    Tyler Corbet
    • Gordon
    • (as Tyler R. Corbet)
    Milly Hopkins
    • Sarah
    Harry Zinn
    Harry Zinn
    • Minister
    Saidah Arrika Ekulona
    Saidah Arrika Ekulona
    • Dr. Danielle Ryan
    Charlotte Labadie
    Charlotte Labadie
    • Hallway Girl…
    • Director
      • Karen Leigh Hopkins
    • Writer
      • Karen Leigh Hopkins
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    User reviews129

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    6kosmasp

    Good role, not so good script

    I'm happy for Katie Holmes that she got a role, that might seem one sided or one dimensional on the outside, but is actually pretty meaty on the inside. And she has fun playing that character obviously. Unfortunately the movie or rather the script itself is not so good. It can't keep up with the pace and quality of the character.

    It's a weird movie nonetheless and it's very violent while innocent looking. If you don't mind that split, which actually makes the difference to other movies, you will enjoy this. It's not about being right (though you couldn't argue the values), but about how or if one should act upon those values ... Not that the movie will leave you thinking too much ... It's supposed to be entertainment after all
    6Emma_Marie29

    Very strange

    It was very strange but I enjoyed it. It was exactly what I was in the mood for. If you like the trailer, you'll probably like the movie in an odd way. If you don't like the trailer you might skip this one.
    7Siren555

    Dark and Empowering - This Movie Deserves a Lot More Credit

    This movie deserves so much more credit than its low IMDB rating. It's is a solid 7.5, simultaneously dark and empowering. Considering all the uninspired scripts being turned into movies these days, Miss Meadows dares to be different. Sure there are a couple of heavy-handed scenes, but pretty much about the film works well, particularly the solid acting (even the kids) and the fresh dialogue, Miss Meadows is a deliciously unique character, and Katie Holmes plays her perfectly. It's been a while since I've seen Holmes in anything, but Miss Meadows is a great reminder of how riveting Holmes can be on screen.
    7Bernie4444

    Made my day.

    This movie is a combination of "Serial Mom" (1994) and "The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag" (1992.)

    This has been filmed all over Cleveland, Ohio; it makes you wonder about Cleveland: Edgewater Park, Cleveland - Miss Meadows and the Sheriff Beach Scene 3850 Pearl Rd, Cleveland - Restaurant Starkweather Ave, Cleveland - Miss Meadows home Edgewater Dr, Cleveland - opening scene Whiskey Island Dr, Cleveland - Sheriff pulls Miss Meadows car over Tremont Montessori School, Cleveland - School

    The movie is a psychological thriller posing as a black comedy.

    Miss Meadows (Katie Holmes) is a well-balanced individual with a mission to dispatch evil beings. Her life gets complicated when she falls in love with the local law enforcement (James Badge Dale) and they have an accordion-ly good time. Which instinct shall prevail?

    I now have a new respect for substitute teachers we have a lot to learn from them. I also learned that law enforcement can be fixable and personable.
    7btreakle

    Katie Holmes

    I thought this movie was underrated and I love Katie Holmes and James badge Dale and Jean smart. I thought ahead of next week's lot very cute. This is one you don't wanna let get away I like it.

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    • Trivia
      Katie Holmes sang the song for the film's end, "These Boots Are Made For Walkin', as well as two songs during the film: :The Wheels on the Bus" and "Holy, Holy, Holy."
    • Goofs
      Very beginning of the film, she's walking on the sidewalk, right side of the street, with the traffic. When she notices the deer across the street, she's heading in the opposite direction. After the deer, she's walking in her original direction again.
    • Quotes

      Miss Meadows: You know marriage has a certain... ring to it. You know, a wedding ring, engagement ring... suffer-ring.

      Sheriff: Oh, you have a very strange sense of humour.

    • Crazy credits
      Near bottom of end credits: The Polly Klaas Foundation wishes to thank Katie Holmes, Karen Leigh Hopkins and the producers of "Miss Meadows" for contributing to the Polly Klaas Foundation Artist in Residence Program - Helping Children to Explore and Engage in the Performing Arts.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Katie Holmes/Chris Hardwick/OneRepublic (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Dumbhead
      Written by Lauren Mikus (as Lauren Marie Mikus) and Jillian Talley

      Performed by Gal Pals

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bayan Meadows
    • Filming locations
      • Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Myriad Pictures
      • Rob Carliner Productions
      • Wiretap Films
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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