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Her childhood forever lost to a mother (Anne Heche in an Emmy-nominated performance) whose irresponsible, drug-fueled escapades forced her and her siblings to fend for themselves, 17-year-old Gracie T... read more read more...hompson (Kristen Bell) vows to pick up the pieces and give her brothers and sisters the mother they've never had in this touching tale of family love and devotion that was inspired by a true story. Determined to finish her education, get a well-paying job, and offer her family the stability that they've never known, Gracie wages a tireless uphill battle to reclaim her family and give them hope for a better future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Peter Werner

Release Date: January 12, 2004

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DVD Release Date: January 18, 2005

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  • August 6, 2008
    Fantastic movie.
  • April 2, 2008
    Great movie!! One of the best movies I have ever seen from Lifetime Network. Fantastic story! Kristen Bell is phenomenal in this!
  • July 3, 2009
    One of the best true stories I have seen...I cried, I laugh, and then I cried some more...Awesome Movie...
  • March 8, 2009
    Excellent and touching performance by Kristen Bell. Based on a true story, this film should be seen to be appreciated.
  • January 27, 2009
    Wow real tearjerker at points, just compelling story, loved this Movie. You should see this a Great eye opener for certain individuals..
  • January 26, 2009
    very touching story about a young adult trying to take care of her younger siblings and in the end was awarded guardianship. True Family film...
  • December 31, 2007
    If you are a Kristen Bell fan, you will LOVE this movie! Kristen does a fantastic job in Gracie's Choice and it's an overall really good movie that will make you cry!
  • September 11, 2007
    It's not because you claim you love your children, you actually love them. This is the premise for Gracie's Choice. How the person that gave birth to you betrays you, makes your life miserable, this is what this movie is about, and how to overcome all that. This movie is based on... read more facts. A true story of a teenager who takes on the responsibility of raising her 3 brothers due to their drunken mother's absence. She changes her life and gives up a lot to care for her brothers, keep them together and create a stable, loving home.In the process, through very hard times she manages to work full-time and finish school. Kristen Bell,the actress who portrayed Gracie was excellent and will surely have a successful career. Anne Heche was excellent as the drug-addicted mother. Gracie's world becomes a long unrelenting nightmare,yet she provides the only strand of strength and determination to keep the young family together. Having built that platform Peter Werner then leads the film along a new path, where the captivating Gracie gradually attempts to build a new life for them all. Without giving the game away this painful quest eventually comes at a price.

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