The Great Gilly Hopkins
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A feisty foster kid's outrageous scheme to be reunited with her birth mother has unintended consequences in The Great Gilly Hopkins, an entertaining f...ilm for the entire family. Gilly Hopkins (Sophie Nélisse) has seen more than her share of foster homes and has outwitted every family she has lived with. In an effort to escape her new foster mother Maime Trotter's (Kathy Bates) endless loving care, Gilly concocts a plan that she believes will bring her mother running to her rescue. But when the ploy blows up in Gilly's face it threatens to ruin the only chance she's ever had to be part of a real family. Based on the award-winning young-adult novel by Katherine Paterson (Bridge to Terabithia), The Great Gilly Hopkins stars Sophie Nélisse, Kathy Bates, Julia Stiles, Bill Cobbs, Billy Magnussen, with Octavia Spencer and Glenn Close. Show More

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ed on the award-winning young adult novel by Katherine Paterson, The Great Gilly Hopkins is a heartwarming and humorous film that explores the complexities of family and identity.

Gilly Hopkins, played by Sophie Nélisse, is a tough and independent foster kid who has been shuffled between homes for as long as she can remember. She is determined to find her birth mother and reunite with her, believing that her real family will save her from the challenges of foster care.

Under the care of her new foster mother Maime Trotter, portrayed by Kathy Bates, Gilly hatches a daring plan to manipulate her birth mother into finding her. However, her scheme backfires, leaving Gilly to face the consequences and question whether her desire for a biological family may have cost her the chance to be a part of a loving and supportive home.

With its relatable characters and themes of resilience, forgiveness, and self-discovery, The Great Gilly Hopkins is a heartening film for the entire family. The stellar performances from the cast, including Sophie Nélisse and Kathy Bates, bring depth and emotion to the story, making it a must-watch for fans of coming-of-age tales and stories of the power of love and acceptance.