Lily Dale 1996
“The past is only dangerous when you try to forget.”
What is Lily Dale?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Lily Dale" (1996). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 9, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment, Showtime Networks
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.7/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hallmark Entertainment, Showtime Networks
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Lily Dale" (1996).
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention or guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Lily Dale
Year: 1996
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Director: Peter Masterson
Writer/Adapter: Horton Foote (adapted from his like-named play, the third in his 9-part Orphans' Home Cycle, which debuted Off-Broadway in 1986).
Release Date: 06/09/1996 (US)
Runtime: 1h 38m
Rating: PG
Setting: 1910, Houston, Texas.
Cast: Mary Stuart Masterson, Sam Shepard, Stockard Channing, Tim Guinee.
Plot: Horace Robedaux (19 years old, played by Tim Guinee) is bitter toward his stepfather. He goes to Houston to reunite with his mother, Corella, and his sister, Lily Dale, after a long estrangement. He has not seen them since he was 12
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Lily Dale worth watching?
Lily Dale holds a community rating of 3.7/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Lily Dale and when was it released?
Lily Dale is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Lily Dale?
Lily Dale was directed by Peter Masterson.
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