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The Great Gilly Hopkins is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek and written by David L. Paterson. It is based on Katherine Paterson 's 1978 children's book of the same name . The film stars Sophie Nélisse , Kathy Bates , Julia Stiles , Bill Cobbs , Billy Magnussen , Octavia Spencer , and Glenn Close .
Oct 7, 2016 · A comedy drama family film based on a young-adult novel by Katherine Paterson. It follows the story of a feisty foster kid who tries to reunite with her birth mother and learns about family and friendship.
- (5.3K)
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Stephen Herek
- 2016-10-07
Oct 7, 2016 · 65% Tomatometer 17 Reviews 66% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings Young and feisty Gilly Hopkins (Sophie Nélisse) devises a scheme to escape from her new foster home and reunite with her...
- (17)
- Stephen Herek
- PG
- Sophie Nélisse
Based on the award-winning young-adult novel by Katherine Paterson (Bridge to Terabithia), The Great Gilly Hopkins stars Sophie Nélisse, Kathy Bates, Julia Stiles, Bill Cobbs, Billy Magnussen, with Octavia Spencer and Glenn Close. — Lionsgate Premiere.
Oct 7, 2016 · A YA novel adaptation about a foster kid who longs for her mom and rebels against her foster family. The movie is a tearjerker with a good cast, but not much cinematic distinction, according to critic Glenn Kenny.
Film adaptation. On February 8, 2013, it was announced that Stephen Herek would direct a film adaptation of the book, with Kathy Bates as Trotter and Danny Glover in major roles. [15] On February 6, 2014, Sophie Nélisse as Gilly Hopkins, Glenn Close and Octavia Spencer joined the cast of the film. [16]
Aug 10, 2016 · Based on the award-winning young-adult novel by Katherine Paterson (Bridge to Terabithia), The Great Gilly Hopkins stars Sophie Nélisse, Kathy Bates, Julia Stiles, Bill Cobbs, Billy...
- 2 min
- 238.4K
- Lionsgate Movies