Plot — What is The Sandy Bottom Orchestra about?
The young-adult novel by Garrison Keillor and Jenny Lind Nilsson gets a lively update in this Showtime feature about an unusual family in Sandy Bottom, Wisconsin. The Greens share musical aspirations, but daughter Rachel (Madeline Zima), a talented violinist, is the one most likely to achieve them. Norman (Tom Irwin) is a dairy farmer and Ingrid (Glenne Headly) is a choir director who abandoned the piano when she married and settled down, but the Greens are a happy family, for the most part. The trick is finding a way to reconcile their dreams with a reality that may hold more riches than they realize. When Norman gets a chance to conduct the local orchestra for the Dairy Days celebration, it's an opportunity for the family to come together, not just with each other, but with a community they had never fully appreciate
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Audience Score | 66% (6.6/10, 5 votes) |
The Sandy Bottom Orchestra — FAQ
Is The Sandy Bottom Orchestra worth watching? The Sandy Bottom Orchestra holds a 6.6/10 rating from 5 viewers. The young-adult novel by Garrison Keillor and Jenny Lind Nilsson gets a lively update in this Showtime feature about an unusual family in Sandy Bottom, Wisconsin. The Greens share musical aspirations, but daughter Rachel
Who directed The Sandy Bottom Orchestra? Directed by Bradley Wigor.
Who is in the cast of The Sandy Bottom Orchestra? It stars Glenne Headly, Tom Irwin, Madeline Zima, Jane Powell, Richard McMillan, Roger Dunn and more.
Where can I stream The Sandy Bottom Orchestra? You can stream The Sandy Bottom Orchestra on Cineverse, Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Sandy Bottom Orchestra release? It released in 2000.
