Gracie’s Choice (2004): Cast & Plot
Gracie’s Choice is a 2004 drama directed by Peter Werner, starring Kristen Bell as Gracie Thompson, Jack Armstrong and David Gibson McLean. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lifetime
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gracie’s Choice About?
The premise of Gracie’s Choice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Since she can remember, 16‑year‑old Gracie has been the de facto parent of her four siblings, each with an absent father and a mother spiraling toward self‑destruction. As the children’s lives threaten to unravel, Gracie faces impossible choices, sacrificing her own future to hold the family together.
Gracie’s Choice Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- based on true story
- lifetime movie
- teenage girl
- half sister
- half brother
- abusive mother
- drugs
- teenager
- death of grandmother
- half siblings
- brother sister relationship
- parental abuse
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- mother daughter relationship
- family crisis
- responsibility
- custody battle
- devotion
- coming of age
- bad mother
- funeral
- drive by shooting
- adoption
- interracial relationship
- pregnancy
- character name in title
- courtroom
- melodrama
- drug addiction
- grandmother
- alcoholic
- arrest
- drug addict
- alcoholism
- hospital
- children
- jail
- judge
- family abandonment
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- prayer
- sibling relationship
Gracie’s Choice Cast & Characters
Kristen Bell leads the cast as Gracie Thompson, with Jack Armstrong as Robbie Locascio and David Gibson McLean as Jonny Blicker. Directed by Peter Werner; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Werner
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Kristen Bell as Gracie Thompson - Jack Armstrong as Robbie Locascio
- David Gibson McLean as Jonny Blicker
- Brian Akins as Ryan Walker
Also Starring in Gracie’s Choice
· 34 more- Roberta Maxwell Judge
- Diane Ladd Louela Lawson
- Anne Heche Rowena Lawson
- Hollis McLaren Margaret
- Andrew Airlie Arlo Rasmussen
- Roger Dunn Paul Gottfredson
- Jeremy Akerman Judge Ira Donner
- Gerry Quigley Motel Manager
- Kyra Harper Cat-woman
- John Paul Tremblay Roland (uncredited)
- Sandra Caldwell Mrs. Thurston
- Gary Levert Interviewing Cop
- Kristin Fairlie Rose Carlton
- Jim Codrington Stan
- Wayne Best English Teacher
- Robert Seeliger Ray
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- Mark A. Owen Officer #1
- Diego Matamoros Bob Bessey
- Maria Syrgiannis Deena
- Christina Collins Mrs. Dotson
- Guy Germain Jock #1
- Tony Daniels Various (uncredited / voice)
- Michael Pellerin Public Defender
- Cecil Wright Mr. Hines
- Mark Graham Minister
- Shedrack Anderson III Tommy
- Stephen Coats Principal
- Linda Busby Waitress
- Gordon Patrick White Ricky
- Shaun Clark Police Officer
- Desiree Adams Karina
- Jackie Torrens
- Ashley Briggs High School Student (uncredited)
- Amanda Twohig School Student (uncredited)
More from Peter Werner
More films directed by Peter Werner, best-rated first: No Man's Land, Prosecuting Casey Anthony, Bond of Silence and A Dog Named Christmas.
Gracie’s Choice Plot Summary
What happens in Gracie’s Choice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gracie Thompson, Kristen Bell is a 17-year-old girl whose mother is addicted to drugs. The police arrest her mother and separate the children, forcing them to leave their family dog Spike behind, but Gracie does whatever she can to keep her family together. With their mother in and out of their lives and her sister getting pregnant and running off to get married, Gracie steps up to be the caregiver and guardian to her brothers while continuing her own schooling and working part-time.
Full summary
The whole story of Gracie’s Choice, scene by scene
Gracie’s Choice Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gracie’s Choice.
How Well Do You Know Gracie’s Choice?
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 full name of the teenage girl at the center of the story?
Cars in Gracie’s Choice
20 cars on screen, including the 2001 Ford Mustang and the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2001 Ford Mustang Important role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1988 Mercury Topaz Minor role -
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Background role
Gracie’s Choice Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Gracie's Choice: A Story of Love” and “Šance pro Gracie”.
- Also known as
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- Gracie's Choice: A Story of Love
- Šance pro Gracie
- Η Επιλογή της Γκρέισι
- Η Επιλογή της Γκρέισι: Μια ιστορία αγάπης
- Le Choix de Gracie
- La decisión de Gracie
- בחירתה של גרייס
- Gracie választása
- La force d'être mère
- Sestra i matka
- Вибір Ґрейсі
- 格瑞西的选择
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Movies Like Gracie’s Choice
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gracie, Desperate Choices: To Save My Child and A Mother’s Crime.
Gracie’s Choice FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gracie’s Choice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gracie’s Choice?
Gracie’s Choice runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Gracie’s Choice released?
Gracie’s Choice was released on January 12, 2004.
Who directed Gracie’s Choice?
Gracie’s Choice was directed by Peter Werner.
More films by Peter Werner Who is in the cast of Gracie’s Choice?
Gracie’s Choice stars Kristen Bell as Gracie Thompson, Jack Armstrong as Robbie Locascio and David Gibson McLean as Jonny Blicker, among 38 credited actors.
Does Gracie’s Choice have a post-credit scene?
No. Gracie’s Choice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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