
Overview
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
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Crew
DirectorJane Anderson
WriterJane Anderson
Cast

Julianne Moore
Evelyn Ryan

Woody Harrelson
Kelly Ryan

Laura Dern
Dortha Schaefer

Trevor Morgan
Bruce Ryan

Ellary Porterfield
Tuff Ryan

Simon Reynolds
Ray the Milkman
Robert Clark
Dick Ryan

Michael Seater
Bub Ryan at 15 yrs

Jordan Todosey
Tuff Ryan at 9 yrs

Jack Murray
Rog Ryan at 17 yrs

Noni White
Pauline

Nora Dunn
Girl Group Member

Erik Knudsen
Rog Ryan at 13 Years
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Keywords
commercialhousewifebased on true storymiddle classohiodysfunctional marriagebreaking the fourth wallbased on memoir or autobiographyprize moneywoman directormortgagecontests and competitions1950s1960slarge familytv contestprizeseconomic strugglegrand prize
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026













