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A grumpy widow, two scam artists, and a house falling apart—who's really conning who?
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A Place Called Home (2004)

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Overview

DramaTV Movie

Tula Jetters is a stubborn widow living her older years in a huge, yet crumbling, country house. Wary of visitors, her routine is shaken by two con artists, Hank Ford and his daughter Cali, who are eying up Tula as their next victim.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Ann-Margret's commanding, vulnerable performance anchors every scene.

Production

The decaying mansion becomes a character—grandeur meeting neglect.

Best for:Solo: Quiet afternoon when you want feelings without overwhelm.·Rewatch: Cozy rewatch when you need comfort and Ann-Margret's presence.
Heads up:Emotional: Themes of widowhood and parental estrangement hit quietly hard.
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Director

Michael Tuchner

ReleasedMar 7, 2004
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Larry Levinson Productions

Top Cast

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Tula Jeeters

Matthew Settle

Matthew Settle

Henry "Hank" Ford

Sean O'Bryan

Sean O'Bryan

Dave

Hunter Tylo

Hunter Tylo

Billie Jeeters

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

California "Cali" Ford

Gary Sandy

Gary Sandy

Doc

Clint Lilley

Clint Lilley

Billy Bob

Suzanne Voss

Suzanne Voss

Mirabelle

Christopher Murray

Christopher Murray

Sheriff (uncredited)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of Shailene Woodley's earliest roles at age 12, already stealing scenes.

Insight

Director Michael Tuchner specialized in TV movies about women defying expectations—this fits his quiet feminist streak.

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