
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
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Set in the 1950s and 60s, this film tells the inspiring true story of Evelyn Ryan, a resourceful housewife and mother of ten, who supports her family by entering jingle-writing contests. Despite facing financial struggles and a challenging marriage, Evelyn’s creativity and determination shine through as she wins numerous prizes that help keep her family afloat. The movie stars Julianne Moore in a captivating performance as Evelyn, with Woody Harrelson playing her husband, Kelly. Directed by Jane Anderson, the film offers a heartfelt look at resilience and ingenuity. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 39min
Views:4306
Release:2005
Release Date:2005-09-28
Director:Jane Anderson
Actors:Ellary Porterfield, Jack Murray, Jordan Todosey, Julianne Moore, Laura Dern, Michael Seater, Robert Clark, Simon Reynolds, Trevor Morgan, Woody Harrelson
Country:Canada, United States of America
Awards:1 win & 1 nomination total
Budget:$12,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$750,212
TMDB:6.7
Rotten Tomatoes:59%
FilmAffinity:6.3
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