The Face on the Milk Carton (1995): Cast & Plot
The Face on the Milk Carton is a 1995 drama directed by Waris Hussein, starring Kellie Martin as Jennifer Sands/Janie Jessmon, Jill Clayburgh and Edward Herrmann. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Face on the Milk Carton About?
The premise of The Face on the Milk Carton without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on the book by Caroline B. Cooney, a girl happens to look down at a milk carton one day and she sees herself on the back! Could her parents really have kidnapped her?
The Face on the Milk Carton Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- live action
- milk carton
- teenage girl
- missing child
- family relationships
- biological parents
- kidnapping
- child kidnapping
- prom
- prom dress
- face on a milk carton
- teenager
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- based on novel
The Face on the Milk Carton Cast & Characters
Kellie Martin leads the cast as Jennifer Sands/Janie Jessmon, with Jill Clayburgh as Miranda Jessmon and Edward Herrmann as Frank Jessmon. Directed by Waris Hussein; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Waris Hussein
- Kellie Martin as Jennifer Sands/Janie Jessmon
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Jill Clayburgh as Miranda Jessmon -
Edward Herrmann as Frank Jessmon - Joanna Canton as Sarah-Charlotte
Also Starring in The Face on the Milk Carton
· 11 more- Johnny Green Reeve Shields
- Lorri Lindberg Mrs. Shields
- Ellen Seltz Lizzie Shields
- Richard Masur Jonathan Sands
- Sharon Lawrence Sada Sands
- Kristoffer Ryan Winters Stephen Sands
- Caroline Perreyclear Jodie Sands
- Richard K. Olsen L. McDonnell
- Leslie Hall Adair
- Kawan Rojanatavorn Peter
- Paul Dow Jason
More from Waris Hussein
More films directed by Waris Hussein: Her Best Friend’s Husband, Sixth Happiness, A Child’s Wish and The Clothes in the Wardrobe.
The Face on the Milk Carton Plot Summary
What happens in The Face on the Milk Carton from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Janie Jessmon [Kellie Martin] is 16 and living a happy life, supported by her loving parents Miranda Jessmon [Jill Clayburgh] and Frank Jessmon [Edward Herrmann], and close to her best friend Sarah-Charlotte [Joanna Canton]. The everyday warmth of their small family is comfortable and bright, with the Jessmons providing a steady, joyful home, and Sarah-Charlotte by her side through school, small adventures, and the ordinary dramas of adolescence. The trio shares secrets, inside jokes, and a sense of safety that makes the world feel predictable and good.
Full summary
The whole story of The Face on the Milk Carton, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Face on the Milk Carton?
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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What is the name of the 16‑year‑old protagonist?
Cars in The Face on the Milk Carton
5 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford B-Series and the 1994 Ford Taurus.
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1967 Ford B-Series Important role -
1994 Ford Taurus Important role -
1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role -
1990 Honda Accord Background role
The Face on the Milk Carton Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Stolen Identity” and “Kislány a tejesdobozon”.
- Also known as
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- Stolen Identity
- Kislány a tejesdobozon
- Quella bambina sono io
- Arckép a tejesdobozon
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The Face on the Milk Carton FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Face on the Milk Carton, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Face on the Milk Carton?
The Face on the Milk Carton runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Face on the Milk Carton released?
The Face on the Milk Carton was released on May 24, 1995.
Who directed The Face on the Milk Carton?
The Face on the Milk Carton was directed by Waris Hussein.
More films by Waris Hussein Who is in the cast of The Face on the Milk Carton?
The Face on the Milk Carton stars Kellie Martin as Jennifer Sands/Janie Jessmon, Jill Clayburgh as Miranda Jessmon and Edward Herrmann as Frank Jessmon, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Face on the Milk Carton have a post-credit scene?
No. The Face on the Milk Carton has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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