Synopsis
Teenager Winnie Foster is growing up in a small rural town in 1914 with her loving but overprotective parents, but Winnie longs for a life of greater freedom and adventure.
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Cast
- Alexis BledelWinnie Foster
- William HurtAngus Tuck
- Sissy SpacekMae Tuck
- Jonathan JacksonJesse Tuck
- Scott BairstowMiles Tuck
- Ben KingsleyMan in the Yellow Suit
- Amy IrvingMother Foster
- Victor GarberRobert Foster
- Kosha EnglerMiles' Wife
- Richard PilcherConstable
Recommendations
- 90
L.A. Weekly
Tuck Everlasting is a wise and beautiful poem to the idea that the fundamental human tragedy is not death, but the unlived life. - 80
The New York Times
An effective, well-made film that will certainly please its target audience of preteen girls. - 75
New York Daily News
Carefully walks the fine line between paying homage to a classic and entertaining a modern audience. - 75
Miami Herald
The magic of the film lies not in the mysterious spring but in the richness of its performances. The producers have assembled a cast with three Academy Award winners. - 75
New York Post
Solid family entertainment, a handsomely crafted and well-acted new film version of Natalie Babbitt's classic 1975 children's book. - 75
Charlotte Observer
It's handsomely shot, acted with fervor and reasonably subtle in delivering its message: - 67
Austin Chronicle
Depends on the magical for the inner workings of its story, and that might not suit viewers desirous of more concrete explanations. But, again, the movie seems just right for the viewers it aims to please. - 60
The A.V. Club
Unfortunately, Russell paces the film as if trying to demonstrate what eternity feels like. When the plot begs to move forward, the film keeps lingering over friendly fawns and long walks through the forest.
