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The Ponder Heart

5.720011h 31mPG-13MovieDramaTV Movie

Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marries teenager Bonnie Dee Peacock, her death leads to Daniel's trial for murder

DirectorMartha Coolidge
WriterGail Gilchriest

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Cast · Directed by Martha Coolidge

ABAngela Bettis
Angela Bettis
Bonnie Dee Peacock
JWJoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams
Edna Earle Ponder
JL
Jennifer Lewis
Narcissa Wingfield
VSVictor Slezak
Victor Slezak
Ovid Springer
BSBrent Spiner
Brent Spiner
Dorris Grabney
LDLenny Von Dohlen
Lenny Von Dohlen
DeYancey Clanahan
JBJoanne Baron
Joanne Baron
Miss Teacake Magee

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The Ponder Heart — streaming FAQ

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The Ponder Heart hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 3, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.