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The Trip to Bountiful

6.220141h 29mNRMovieDramaTV Movie

Carrie Watts begrudgingly lives with her busy, overprotective son, Ludie and pretentious daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. No longer able to drive and forbidden to travel alone, she wishes for freedom from the confines of the house.

DirectorMichael Wilson
WriterHorton Foote

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PhiloPhilo
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Wilson

CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Mrs. Watts
VWVanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Jessie Mae Watts
BUBlair Underwood
Blair Underwood
Ludie Watts
KPKeke Palmer
Keke Palmer
Thelma
CBClancy Brown
Clancy Brown
Sheriff
AFArthur French
Arthur French
Roy
DADevon Abner
Devon Abner
Ticket Agent
PBPat Bowie
Pat Bowie
Neighbor
AS
A'Nya Schofield
Little Girl

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The Trip to Bountiful — streaming FAQ

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The Trip to Bountiful is streaming on Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Trip to Bountiful on Netflix?

No, The Trip to Bountiful is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo.

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The Trip to Bountiful isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Trip to Bountiful is available on Philo in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.