The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015)

In the heartwarming and stirring tale of The Great Gilly Hopkins, we meet Gilly (Sophie Nélisse) - a fiercely independent foster child who has outsmarted every family she's ever been placed with. Gilly's life has been a parade of temporary homes, but her latest placement with the unshakeably affectionate Maime Trotter (Kathy Bates) stirs something new within her. Desperate to escape this relentless kindness and longing for her biological mother's embrace, Gilly crafts a daring scheme she's convinced will summon her birth mother to her side. However, her audacious plan backfires spectacularly, imperiling the closest thing she's ever had to a genuine family. Adapted from Katherine Paterson's acclaimed young-adult novel, The Great Gilly Hopkins features a stellar ensemble cast including Sophie Nélisse, Kathy Bates, Julia Stiles, Bill Cobbs, Billy Magnussen, Octavia Spencer, and Glenn Close. This delightful film promises an enchanting journey of self-discovery, familial bonds and unexpected friendships for viewers of all ages.

The Great Gilly Hopkins is a comedy movie featuring Sophie Nélisse.

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