A Few Days at Weasel Creek

Name: A Few Days at Weasel Creek
Director: Dick Lowry
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1981-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Mare Winningham, Kevin Geer, Nicholas Pryor, Glenn Morshower, Tracey Gold

1981Dir. Dick Lowry1h 40m

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A Few Days at Weasel Creek is a curious blend of drama and lighthearted comedy wrapped in a road movie format. It features a spirited young girl whose quest for California takes an unexpected turn when she teams up with a runaway farm boy. Their journey, layered with quirky encounters, feels refreshingly organic and has a charmingly erratic pacing. The setting of Weasel Creek adds a unique Southern vibe, and the performances—especially from the lead duo—are earnest, capturing that awkward, youthful chemistry beautifully. It’s not just about the adventure; themes of freedom and self-discovery weave through their misadventures, making it a somewhat distinctive piece amid the TV movie landscape of the era. Plus, there’s a wholesome simplicity to the whole affair that’s hard to shake off.

1981 TV movie with a comedic twistUnique Southern settingFocus on youth and self-discovery themes