The Lifetime channel is known for its dramatic made-for-TV movies that often feature rising stars and repetitive plots.
We keep coming back to these films time after time for their nostalgia and intrigue.
And on rewatch, you might find some familiar actors gracing the small screen in your favorite Lifetime movies.

One name you may not associate with Lifetime movies is award-winning actorReese Witherspoon.
The film, set in 1938 in Georgia, follows the plot of Flanigan’s Southern gothic novel.
The siblings work to free their new friend of her confinement and help her lead a better life.

What were the reactions to Witherspoon’s performance in Wildflower?
Later that year, Witherspoon received less dazzling yet positive reviews in “Wildflower.”
The critic seems to wish that Witherspoon had more screen time in “Wildflower.”
