Bastard Out of Carolina (1996): Ratings & Plot
Bastard Out of Carolina is a 1996 drama. It is based on Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 1997. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Out of Carolina Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bastard Out of Carolina About?
The premise of Bastard Out of Carolina without spoilers, adapted from Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the rural South, a single mother, Anney, strives to create a stable life for her young daughter, Bone. A brief period of happiness arrives with the kind husband, Lyle, but tragedy strikes when he dies in an accident. Following this loss, Anney marries the volatile Glen, and their family spirals into a dark and abusive situation. Glen’s cruel treatment of Bone puts the family’s well-being and future in grave danger.
Bastard Out of Carolina Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sexual assault
- pedophile
- beating with a belt
- sexual abuse
- physical abuse
- rape
- rape of a child
- single mother
- female protagonist
- illegitimate daughter
- corporal punishment
- car crash
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- 1950s
- mother daughter relationship
- child abuse
- title spoken by character
- crying
- little girl
- violence against a child
- place name in title
- title directed by female
- child rape
- illegitimacy
- birth certificate
- battered child
- bathroom
- domestic violence
- 1940s
- rape victim
- childhood trauma
- child molestation
- abusive stepfather
- poverty
- based on novel
- sitting in a tree
- ripping a photograph
- belting
- child drinks alcohol
- state name in title
- crime against a child
- house on fire
- sex with a child
- f rated
- unwanted kiss
- forced kiss
- starving child
- lipstick
- teddy bear
- beating
- belt
Bastard Out of Carolina Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bastard Out of Carolina 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 72% User score
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Bastard Out of Carolina Plot Summary
What happens in Bastard Out of Carolina 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
In a quaint corner of Greenville, South Carolina, the atmosphere of the 1950s envelops Ruth Anne “Bone” Boatwright as she grapples with complex family dynamics alongside her mother, Anney. Born in a world where societal stigma lingers, Bone carries the heavy burden of being born out of wedlock, casting a shadow over her childhood. When a fortuitous fire destroys the county courthouse, obliterating Bone’s vital records, Anney feels a glimmer of hope, believing this calamity offers them a chance for a fresh start.
Full summary
The whole story of Bastard Out of Carolina, scene by scene
Bastard Out of Carolina Awards & Nominations
Bastard Out of Carolina earned 1 award nomination, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 1997.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1997 1 nomination- Nominated Best Debut Performance – Jena Malone
How Well Do You Know Bastard Out of Carolina?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Bastard Out of Carolina
25 cars on screen, including the 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force and the 1955 Chrysler Windsor De Luxe.
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1957 Chevrolet Task-Force Main role -
1955 Chrysler Windsor De Luxe Main role -
1955 Pontiac Star Chief Main role -
1937 International Harvester D-Series Important role
Bastard Out of Carolina Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Schmutzige Liebe” and “Ein Bastard aus Carolina”.
- Also known as
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- Schmutzige Liebe
- Ein Bastard aus Carolina
- Schutzlos - Schatten über Carolina
- Ублюдок из Каролины
- 돈 크라이 마미
- Marcas do Silêncio
- Horungen
- 卡罗莱那的私生女
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Bastard Out of Carolina FAQ: Awards, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Bastard Out of Carolina, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bastard Out of Carolina?
Bastard Out of Carolina runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Bastard Out of Carolina released?
Bastard Out of Carolina was released on December 15, 1996.
How is Bastard Out of Carolina rated?
Bastard Out of Carolina has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Bastard Out of Carolina based on a book?
Yes. Bastard Out of Carolina is adapted from Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison.
Was Bastard Out of Carolina nominated for any awards?
Bastard Out of Carolina received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Bastard Out of Carolina have a post-credit scene?
No. Bastard Out of Carolina has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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