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Wrestling with Alligators (1998)
Director: Laurie Weltz
Cast: Joely Richardson, Claire Bloom, Aleksa Palladino, Adrienne Shelly
Runtime95 min
RatingNR
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All that Maddy Hawkins has ever wanted was a family she could call her own. Even in 1959, the simplest things are difficult to find...Maddy, a street-wise teenage runaway, believes she has created this family with the women who live with her in an East Coast woman-only rooming house: Lulu, an eccentric silent-screen star; Claire, a beautiful, widowed French war bride; and Mary, a young artist.But as Maddy watches her newfound family fall apart, she begins to realize that some things in life are worth fighting for, and that the bonds of true friendship are the strongest bonds of all.
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Wrestling with Alligators is a 1998 drama film directed by Laurie Weltz that has received a mixed critical reception. While the film has not gained major awards recognition, it has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10, suggesting a moderately positive audience response.
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Fans of intimate, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and thoughtful exploration of family and friendship in Wrestling with Alligators (1998), directed by Laurie Weltz. The film's gentle pacing and strong ensemble cast, including Joely Richardson and Claire Bloom, create a poignant portrait of a makeshift family struggling to find connection and stability.