Georgia (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Georgia is a 1995 music drama directed by Ulu Grosbard, starring Mare Winningham and Jennifer Jason Leigh. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Ulu Grosbard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Georgia About?
The premise of Georgia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young college student with a passion for music unexpectedly meets her idol, leading her on a journey of self-discovery. Inspired by the encounter, she begins to explore her own creative potential and questions the established norms. The film is a poignant drama exploring themes of music, identity, and the transformative power of inspiration.
Georgia Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- sister sister estrangement
- sister sister conflict
- sister sister relationship
- drug addiction
- female singer
- alcoholism
- drug addict
- singer
- independent film
- jealousy
- drug withdrawal
- woman on top
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- f rated
- character name as title
- voyeur
- sex in bed
- female rear nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- breasts
- female protagonist
- sibling rivalry
- sex scene
- forename as title
- folk singer
- punk rock
- wedding singer
- drummer
- meltdown
- barefoot female
- hitchhiking
- brother in law
- airport
- concert
- heroin detox
- self destruction
- seattle
- oregon
- jewish wedding
- reference to van morrison
- pregnancy
- talent
- sisters as polar opposites
- off key singing
- live action
- country music
- country western music
- heroin
- one word title
Georgia Cast
Mare Winningham leads the cast, with Jennifer Jason Leigh. Directed by Ulu Grosbard.
- Director Ulu Grosbard
Georgia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Georgia 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 59% User score
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Georgia Plot Summary
What happens in Georgia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Georgia Flood, Mare Winningham, is a successful folk singer who seems to have it all—a thriving career, a loving husband, and two young children. Her sister Sadie, Jennifer Jason Leigh, is younger but unstable, a bold punk-flavored vocalist who never quite finds the same steady footing in the music world. When a recent tour with a blues singer ends badly, Sadie shows up unexpectedly at the Seattle-area farm that doubles as their family home, promising to stay awhile and figure things out.
Full summary
The whole story of Georgia, scene by scene
Georgia Box Office
Georgia grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
Georgia Awards & Nominations
Georgia won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 1996, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
1 win6 nominations3 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 1996 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Supporting Female – Mare Winningham
- Nominated Best Director – Ulu Grosbard
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Max Perlich
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Mare Winningham
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Oscars 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Mare Winningham
Georgia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Georgia.
How Well Do You Know Georgia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actress portrays the successful folk singer Georgia Flood?
Cars in Georgia
12 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1978 Cadillac Eldorado.
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1985 Chevrolet Suburban Important role -
1978 Cadillac Eldorado Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
1942 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan Minor role
Georgia Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Georgia de Ulu Grosbard” and “Джорджия”.
- Also known as
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- Georgia de Ulu Grosbard
- Джорджия
- 조지아
- ジョージア
- 乔治亚
Seen Georgia?
Movies Like Georgia
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia, Georgia and Georgia Rule.
Georgia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Georgia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Georgia?
Georgia runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Georgia released?
Georgia was released on December 8, 1995.
Who directed Georgia?
Georgia was directed by Ulu Grosbard.
More films by Ulu Grosbard Who is in the cast of Georgia?
Georgia stars Mare Winningham and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
How much did Georgia make at the box office?
Georgia grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
How is Georgia rated?
Georgia has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
What awards did Georgia win?
Georgia won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 1996.
Does Georgia have a post-credit scene?
No. Georgia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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