In a remote woodland cabin, a small-town doctor discovers Nell - a beautiful young hermit-woman with many secrets.In a remote woodland cabin, a small-town doctor discovers Nell - a beautiful young hermit-woman with many secrets.In a remote woodland cabin, a small-town doctor discovers Nell - a beautiful young hermit-woman with many secrets.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 7 nominations total
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJodie Foster has declared that this role is her personal favorite.
- GoofsWhen the journalist from the Charlotte Tribune, Mike Ibarra, introduces himself to Nell, he pronounces his last name "E-bear-a." When Ibarra introduces himself to Jerome Lovell just seconds later, he pronounces his last name "E-bar-a."
Featured review
A Unique, But Disturbing Film
remember this film, and subsequent VHS tape, getting a fair share of publicity when it was released. The story certainly was different and so interesting to me (on the first viewing) that Jodie Foster's constant incoherent phrases didn't bother me. They aggravated a lot of other viewers, however. However, after three looks at this film,
I had had enough, too, not because of Foster but because this is a disturbing film. It's not a lot of fun to watch. The fact I watched it three times tells you it's pretty darned good.
Liam Neeson played a no-nonsense good guy. Natasha Richardson also adds to this unique story.
I would definitely recommend this film to first-time viewers but be wary it's different and not always pleasant to see and hear. I don't want to say more in fear of spoiling the story, but kudos to Foster for an outstanding effort.
I had had enough, too, not because of Foster but because this is a disturbing film. It's not a lot of fun to watch. The fact I watched it three times tells you it's pretty darned good.
Liam Neeson played a no-nonsense good guy. Natasha Richardson also adds to this unique story.
I would definitely recommend this film to first-time viewers but be wary it's different and not always pleasant to see and hear. I don't want to say more in fear of spoiling the story, but kudos to Foster for an outstanding effort.
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- ccthemovieman-1
- Apr 7, 2007
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- 大地的女兒
- Filming locations
- Fontana Lake, North Carolina, USA(cabin, surrounding woods and adjacent lake)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $24,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $33,683,817
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $62,663
- Dec 18, 1994
- Gross worldwide
- $106,683,817
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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