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Ordinary Angels (2024)

2024 • 1h 58m • Drama • PG
On September 24, 2026
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CinemaSerf on Ordinary Angels

7/10 · Apr 27, 2024

Hilary Swank gives a noteworthy performance as Sharon Stevens. She portrays a hairdresser struggling with alcohol and avoidance who discovers a heartbreaking news item while purchasing beer. The article details the story of young Michelle (Emily Mitchell), who recently lost her mother and whose father is facing his own serious liver condition. After years of medical care, the family owes over $400,000, and as financial pressures mount, she resolves to assist them. Father Ed (Alan Ritchson) is a man of principle; he’s not unwilling but rather focused on protecting his family and home, which leads him to be somewhat resistant to Sharon's involvement in his personal matters. Fortunately, his mother (Nancy Travis) recognizes the value of her efforts, and together they collaborate to gather funds—and manage the practicalities—to enable a transplant for Michelle. Swank’s portrayal brought Jane Fonda to mind during parts of this film, and at times her depiction of a woman battling internal struggles is quite deliberately frustrating as she inserts herself into situations without invitation. Ritchson also delivers a powerful performance, and Mitchell conveys a blend of resilience and resolve that makes the true story feel like a positive demonstration of what’s possible when people are motivated by optimism, kindness, and a willingness to help, even in difficult circumstances.

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