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Common Ground

5.020001h 45mRMovieTV MovieDrama

This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950s and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970s classroom struggles with…

DirectorDonna Deitch
WritersPaula Vogel·Terrence McNally

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Cast · Directed by Donna Deitch

BMBrittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy
Dorothy Nelson
MKMargot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Mrs. Nelson
MRMimi Rogers
Mimi Rogers
McPherson
HSHelen Shaver
Helen Shaver
Janet
JPJason Priestley
Jason Priestley
Billy
ESEric Stoltz
Eric Stoltz
Johnny Burroughs
BBBeau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Father Leon
EAEd Asner
Ed Asner
Ira
JTJonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Tobias
JGJames Le Gros
James Le Gros
Amos
BKBrian Kerwin
Brian Kerwin
Chuck Dawson
SWSteven Weber
Steven Weber
Gil Roberts

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Common Ground — streaming FAQ

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Common Ground isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Common Ground on Netflix?

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Common Ground hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 18, 2000. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.