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Where to watch Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) tonight

Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 88 TMDB members. A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.

Runtime
1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama
Released
December 15, 1996
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 88 votes
Director
Anjelica Huston
Starring
Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Glenne Headly, Lyle Lovett
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Bastard Out of Carolina rated?
Bastard Out of Carolina is rated R in the US.
Is Bastard Out of Carolina a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Bastard Out of Carolina?
As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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