Fifteen and Pregnant (1998): Cast & Plot
Fifteen and Pregnant is a 1998 drama directed by Sam Pillsbury, starring Kirsten Dunst as Tina Spangler, Daniel Kountz and Karen Trumbo. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Sam Pillsbury
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fifteen and Pregnant About?
The premise of Fifteen and Pregnant without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tina Spangler, a fifteen‑year‑old girl, discovers she is pregnant and must confront three stark options—abortion, adoption, or the isolating grind of single parenthood. After her boyfriend leaves, she turns to her mother for support. Based on a true story, her pregnancy shatters her world but also opens a path to reunite her broken family and uncover her true purpose in life.
Fifteen and Pregnant Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- pregnancy
- surgical gown
- family relationships
- diaper change
- sister sister relationship
- parent child relationship
- mother son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- husband wife relationship
- grandmother grandson relationship
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- father son relationship
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- father daughter relationship
- brother sister relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- school
- high school
- struggle
- premarital sex
- friendship
- teen pregnancy
- based on true story
Fifteen and Pregnant Cast & Characters
Kirsten Dunst leads the cast as Tina Spangler, with Daniel Kountz as Ray Wood and Karen Trumbo as Jane Walsh. Directed by Sam Pillsbury; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sam Pillsbury
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Kirsten Dunst as Tina Spangler - Daniel Kountz as Ray Wood
- Karen Trumbo as Jane Walsh
- Margot Demeter as Laurie Walsh
Also Starring in Fifteen and Pregnant
· 25 more- Park Overall Evie Spangler
- David Andrews Cal Spangler
- Zachary Ray Sherman Adam Spangler
- Julia Whelan Rachel Spangler
- Marlyn Mason Grandma Spangler
- Katee Sackhoff Karen Gotatus
- Sharon Mitchell Receptionist
- Katie McClellan Girl
- Sherilyn Lawson Dr. Ross
- Victor Morris Tom
- Art Burke Reverend Maclay
- Joe Ivy Dr. Warsaw
- Raissa Fleming Birthing Coach
- Rebecca Nachison Mrs. Knapp
- Jan Brehm Mrs. Crawley
- Tyler Gannon Melody
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- Angela Uherbelau Carmela
- Kaci Baxter Holly
- Skylar Thiel-Klare Allison Wales
- Karina Thiel-Klare Allison Wales
- Kerry Evans Another Girl
- John Kenower Youngest Inspector
- Meg Luckcuck Nurse
- Karen Johnson-Miller Coach Mary
- Jennifer McKechnie Anorexic Girl
More from Sam Pillsbury
More films directed by Sam Pillsbury: National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer, Raising Waylon, The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay and Audrey’s Rain.
Fifteen and Pregnant Plot Summary
What happens in Fifteen and Pregnant from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tina Spangler is a 14-year-old girl whose world shifts after a brief, complicated romance with Ray Wood. Ray ends the relationship, telling her he must focus on his athletic goals. When Tina discovers she has started her period, she feels a mix of relief and fear, and on her 15th birthday she is despondent, wondering why another year has passed without a boyfriend.
Full summary
The whole story of Fifteen and Pregnant, scene by scene
Fifteen and Pregnant Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fifteen and Pregnant.
How Well Do You Know Fifteen and Pregnant?
10 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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What is the name of the 14‑year‑old protagonist who becomes pregnant?
Cars in Fifteen and Pregnant
14 cars on screen, including the 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and the 1964 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1.
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1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role -
1964 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1987 Dodge Caravan Minor role
Fifteen and Pregnant Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Madre a los quince” and “Un choix difficile”.
- Also known as
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- Madre a los quince
- Un choix difficile
- 15 and Pregnant
- 15-летняя и беременная
- Zu jung für ein Baby
- Quindici anni e incinta
- 15 і вагітна
- 피프틴 앤드 프레그넌트
- A tizenötéves kismama
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Fifteen and Pregnant FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fifteen and Pregnant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fifteen and Pregnant?
Fifteen and Pregnant runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Fifteen and Pregnant released?
Fifteen and Pregnant was released on January 19, 1998.
Who directed Fifteen and Pregnant?
Fifteen and Pregnant was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
More films by Sam Pillsbury Who is in the cast of Fifteen and Pregnant?
Fifteen and Pregnant stars Kirsten Dunst as Tina Spangler, Daniel Kountz as Ray Wood and Karen Trumbo as Jane Walsh, among 29 credited actors.
Does Fifteen and Pregnant have a post-credit scene?
No. Fifteen and Pregnant has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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