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In order to support her ten children, Evelyn Ryan enters a commercial jingle-writing contest.In order to support her ten children, Evelyn Ryan enters a commercial jingle-writing contest.In order to support her ten children, Evelyn Ryan enters a commercial jingle-writing contest.
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- 1 win & 1 nomination
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- TriviaSome of the dresses worn by Julianne Moore in the film belonged to the real-life Evelyn Ryan. Her children had saved them and offered the use of them for the film.
- GoofsRay the mailman is severely under dressed for that era, with short-sleeved shirt; he should have been similarly dressed like the milkman--jacket, tie, a hat very much like his.
- Quotes
Evelyn Ryan: I don't need you to make me happy. I just need you to leave me alone when I am.
- Crazy creditsBefore the ending credits roll, updates are given of all the children and of Ms. Schaefer along with their real life photos.
- SoundtracksSitting on Top of the World
Music by Ray Henderson
Lyrics by Sam Lewis and Joe Young
Performed by Woody Harrelson
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Inspirational
Julianne Moore was excellent in her role of Evelyn Ryan. The movie is inspirational and thought provoking for women everywhere. A great family story. Woody Harrelson was perfectly cast as her alcoholic husband. He portrayed his character Kelly Ryan with just enough intensity and a touch of humor to not take the spotlight away from Julianne's character. The movie was taken from the book by the same name. It was written by Terry Ryan the daughter of Evelyn Ryan. You can sense the genuine connection between each character. Definitely see this one you will not regret it. There is none of that over the top Hollywood glitz and effects just a great story and excellent acting.
- POSTPRODUCTIONPRINCESS
- Sep 18, 2005
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Box office
- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $627,844
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $159,056
- Oct 2, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $750,212
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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