My Little Girl is a 1986 American drama film the directorial debut of Connie Kaiserman that was released in the U.S. in 1987. It is also Geraldine Page's final role and both Jennifer Lopez and Erika Alexander's film debut.

My Little Girl
Directed byConnie Kaiserman
Written byConnie Kaiserman
Nan Mason
StarringMary Stuart Masterson
James Earl Jones
Geraldine Page
CinematographyPierre Lhomme
Edited byKatherine Wenning
Music byRichard Robbins
Distributed byHemdale Film Corporation
Release date
  • August 31, 1986 (1986-08-31)
(Montréal World Film Festival)
Running time
118 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$25,000[1]

Plot edit

Franny Bettinger has had a privileged and wealthy upbringing. One summer, she takes a job at a children's and teen's detention center where she finds herself personally affected by the people she meets. Despite facing hostility due to her background, Bettinger becomes determined to teach the youngsters that they are important and can succeed in life. However, she faces opposition from her parents and from her supervisor.

Cast edit

Release edit

My Little Girl was released on DVD[2] and Blu-ray.[3]

Awards edit

Award Year Category Category / Recipient Result
Sundance Film Festival 1987 Grand Jury Prize Dramatic Film / Connie Kaiserman Nominated

References edit

  1. ^ "My Little Girl". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "My Little Girl (1986) starring James Earl Jones on DVD". DVD Lady. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "My Little Girl". Blu-ray. Retrieved November 21, 2022.

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