Sarah, Plain and Tall(1991)
It took all of her courage to come and all of her love to stay
Sarah, Plain and Tall Synopsis
Kansas, 1910. Widowed farmer Jacob Witting finds that taking care of both his farm and two children, Anna and Caleb, is too difficult to handle alone. John takes out an ad in a newspaper for a mail-order bride, to which the "plain and tall" Sarah Wheaton answers, soon traveling from Maine to Kansas to become John's wife. Despite the love that grows between Sarah and the family, Sarah finds herself homesick, and she must ultimately choose whether or not to stay.
Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991) is a drama, family, romance and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, released on February 3, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall and Małgorzata Zajączkowska. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Glenn Jordan
- Writers:
- Patricia MacLachlan, Patricia MacLachlan, Carol Sobieski
- Producers:
- Glenn Jordan
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Fash
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sarah, Plain and Tall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glenn Close
as Sarah Wheaton
Christopher Walken
as Jacob Witting
Lexi Randall
as Anna Witting
Małgorzata Zajączkowska
as Maggie Grant
Jon DeVries
as Matthew Grant
James Rebhorn
as William Wheaton
Woody Watson
as Jess Stearns
- Betty Laird
Betty Laird
as Mrs. Parkley
- Kara Beth Taylor
Kara Beth Taylor
as Rose
- Christopher Bell
Christopher Bell
as Caleb Witting
Key crew
Directed by Glenn Jordan, written by Patricia MacLachlan, Patricia MacLachlan and Carol Sobieski, produced by Glenn Jordan.
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Sarah, Plain and Tall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 31 ratings.
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Sarah, Plain and Tall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sarah, Plain and Tall online?
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Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sarah, Plain and Tall?
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The main cast of Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991) includes Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Małgorzata Zajączkowska and Jon DeVries. The film was directed by Glenn Jordan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sarah, Plain and Tall released?
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Sarah, Plain and Tall was released on February 3, 1991 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Sarah, Plain and Tall worth watching?
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Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.