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Sherrybaby (2006)

R · 2006-09-08 · 1h 36m · EN
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No one makes it alone

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

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Laurie CollyerDirector, Writer
Budget
$2M
Box office
$622.8K

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Top billed cast

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Maggie GyllenhaalMaggie GyllenhaalSherry SwansonMichelle HurstMichelle HurstDorothy WashingtonSam BottomsSam BottomsBob Swanson Sr.Sandra RodríguezSandra RodríguezDesiAnna SimpsonAnna SimpsonSabrinaGiancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoParole Officer HernandezCaroline ClayCaroline ClayParole Officer MurphyRio HackfordRio HackfordAndy KellyBrad William HenkeBrad William HenkeBobby SwansonBridget BarkanBridget BarkanLynette SwansonRyan SimpkinsRyan SimpkinsAlexis ParksDanny TrejoDanny TrejoDean Walker

Keywords

Mother daughter relationshipWoman directorEx-conNew jerseyHeroin addict

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityMother Daughter Relationship · Woman Director · Ex ConDialogue densityDramaDirector preference225687Actor preference38220 · 26949 · 100966Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Sherrybaby

What is Sherrybaby about?

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

How long is Sherrybaby?

Sherrybaby has a runtime of 96 minutes.