Sherrybaby

Sherrybaby

Sherrybaby

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Sherrybaby

"No one makes it alone"

2006

1h 36m

6.1(143 votes)

Drama

Overview

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

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Production Companies

Big Beach

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

26 members

Acting

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Sherry Swanson

Maggie Gyllenhaal

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Brad William Henke

Bobby Swanson

Brad William Henke

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Sam Bottoms

Bob Swanson Sr.

Sam Bottoms

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Giancarlo Esposito

Parole Officer Hernandez

Giancarlo Esposito

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Bridget Barkan

Lynette Swanson

Bridget Barkan

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Ryan Simpkins

Alexis Parks

Ryan Simpkins

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Kate Burton

Marcia Swanson

Kate Burton

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Rio Hackford

Andy Kelly

Rio Hackford

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Danny Trejo

Dean Walker

Danny Trejo

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Michelle Hurst

Dorothy Washington

Michelle Hurst

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Sandra Rodríguez

Desi

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Anna Simpson

Sabrina

Anna Simpson

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Caroline Clay

Parole Officer Murphy

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Stephen Peabody

Mr. Monroe

Stephen Peabody

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Michael Dillon

Child at Birthday Party

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Helen Coxe

Rest Stop Mother

Helen Coxe

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Jayden Vargas

Rest Stop Child

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Misha Gonz-Cirkl

AA Member (uncredited)

Misha Gonz-Cirkl

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Collin Christopher

AA Member (uncredited)

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Cathy Haase

AA Member (uncredited)

Cathy Haase

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Rose Pasquale

AA Member (uncredited)

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J.D. Jackson

Job Trainer (uncredited)

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Judy Malka

Woman in Restroom (uncredited)

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Martin Pfefferkorn

Shooting Gallery Junkie (uncredited)

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Steven G. Smith II

Zak (uncredited)

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Allie Woods Jr.

Bus Driver (uncredited)

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