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Release Date:
Friday, October 7, 2016 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
A feisty foster kid’s outrageous scheme to be reunited with her birth mother has unintended consequences in The Great Gilly Hopkins, an entertaining film for the entire family. Gilly Hopkins (Sophie Nélisse) has seen more than her share of foster homes and has outwitted every family she has lived with. In an effort to escape her new foster mother Mamie Trotter’s (Kathy Bates) endless loving care, Gilly concocts a plan that she believes will bring her mother running to her rescue. But when the ploy blows up in Gilly’s face it threatens to ruin the only chance she’s ever had to be part of a real family.
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Who stars in The Great Gilly Hopkins: Cast List
Kathy Bates ... Maime Trotter
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Irena's Vow, Whistle
The Smurfs Musical, The Help
Julia Stiles ... Courtney Rutherford Hopkins
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Who's making The Great Gilly Hopkins: Crew List
A look at the The Great Gilly Hopkins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Stephen Herek last directed Dog Gone and Afterlife of the Party. The film's writer David Paterson last wrote Flint Heart.
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Production: What we know about The Great Gilly Hopkins?
Key Facts
- Adaptation of Newbery Award-winning novel by Katherine Paterson.
Filming Timeline
- 2015 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2013 - April: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
The Great Gilly Hopkins Release Date: When was the film released?
The Great Gilly Hopkins was a Limited release in 2016 on Friday, October 7, 2016. There were 16 other movies released on the same date, including The Girl on the Train, The Birth of a Nation and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.
As a Limited release, The Great Gilly Hopkins will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
The Great Gilly Hopkins DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Great Gilly Hopkins was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 .
The Great Gilly Hopkins VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
The Great Gilly Hopkins was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, October 7, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.