Ellen Foster

After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.

Cast

Jena Malone

as Ellen Foster

Julie Harris

as Leonora Nelson

Ted Levine

as Bill Hammond

Glynnis O'Connor

as Charlotte Nelson Hammond

Debra Monk

as Aunt Nadine

Barbara Garrick

as Aunt Betsy

Kate Burton

as Abigail Montford

Željko Ivanek

as Educational Psychologist

Lynne Moody

as Mrs. Douglas

Bill Nunn

as Mr. Douglas

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