A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries is a 1998 drama directed by James Ivory, starring Kris Kristofferson and Leelee Sobieski. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 1999. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- James Ivory
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- October Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries About?
The premise of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1960s Paris, American Bill Willis raises his family in a vibrant, bohemian atmosphere. Returning to the United States, his daughter Channe finds herself struggling to adjust to a more conventional culture that contrasts sharply with her upbringing. Navigating this clash of identities, she seeks to understand her place in the world and reconcile her experiences. Her journey becomes a thoughtful reflection on cultural differences and the universal desire to find where one truly belongs.
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- france
- contraction in title
- five word title
- apostrophe in title
- punctuation in title
- adoptive sister adopted brother relationship
- portuguese nanny
- younger version of character
- husband wife relationship
- childhood trauma
- birth father
- 1960s
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- 6 year old
- assimilation
- american in paris
- nanny
- school
- boy girl relationship
- british in france
- father daughter talk about sex
- orphan
- adoptive father adopted son relationship
- biological mother
- expatriate returns to the u.s.
- friend
- ex u.s. soldier
- american in france
- search for acceptance
- sex in the back seat of a car
- reference to an orphanage
- 6 year old boy
- coming of age
- fatherless boy
- alienation
- name change
- doctor
- sex
- mother daughter relationship
- british in paris
- three protagonists
- boy
- jealousy
- french orphan
- teacher student relationship
- unwed mother
- ennui
- family relationships
- adoptive mother adopted son relationship
- teenage girl
- north carolina
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Cast
Kris Kristofferson leads the cast, with Leelee Sobieski. Directed by James Ivory.
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Director James Ivory
More from James Ivory
More films directed by James Ivory, best-rated first: The Remains of the Day, A Room with a View, Howards End and Maurice.
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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TMDB 60% User score
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A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Plot Summary
What happens in A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bill Willis, a celebrated American novelist and World War II veteran, along with his adventurous wife, Marcella, make their home in the heart of Paris during the vibrant 1960s, surrounded by their beloved family. Their tight-knit circle is completed by their six-year-old daughter, Channe, who is as sweet as she is spirited. As much as Marcella yearns for another child, her heartache from multiple miscarriages leaves her family feeling unfinished. However, a twist of fate introduces Benoit, a bashful six-year-old French boy who has been passed through various orphanages and foster homes. At first, Benoit is hesitant, unable to unpack his suitcase due to the fear of being rejected. Yet, he is joyfully enveloped by the warmth and affection that his new family provides.
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The whole story of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries, scene by scene
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Box Office
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Awards & Nominations
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries earned 2 award nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 1999.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1999 2 nominations- Nominated Best Debut Performance – Anthony Roth Costanzo
- Nominated Best Feature
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Trailers & Videos
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Movies Like A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A French Woman, Little Soldier and The Child of Paris.
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries released?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries was released on September 18, 1998.
Who directed A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries was directed by James Ivory.
More films by James Ivory Who is in the cast of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries stars Kris Kristofferson and Leelee Sobieski.
How much did A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries make at the box office?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
How is A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries rated?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60% on TMDB.
Was A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries nominated for any awards?
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries have a post-credit scene?
No. A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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