A Thousand Acres(1997)
Best friends. Bitter rivals. Sisters.
A Thousand Acres Synopsis
The lives of an Iowa farmer's three daughters are shattered when he suddenly decides to bequeath them the family's fertile farm.
A Thousand Acres (1997) is a drama and family film directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, released on September 19, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Lange, Jason Robards and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Jocelyn Moorhouse
- Writers:
- Jane Smiley, Laura Jones
- Producers:
- Sigurjón Sighvatsson, Marc Abraham, Lynn Arost
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- Richard Hartley
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, Propaganda Films, Beacon Communications, Via Rosa Productions, Prairie Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $28,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,936,780
- Status:
- Released
A Thousand Acres (1997) Trailer
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A Thousand Acres Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Rose Cook Lewis
Jessica Lange
as Ginny Cook Smith
Jason Robards
as Larry Cook
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Caroline Cook
Colin Firth
as Jess Clark
Keith Carradine
as Ty Smith
Kevin Anderson
as Peter Lewis
Pat Hingle
as Harold Clark
John Carroll Lynch
as Ken LaSalle
Anne Pitoniak
as Mary Livingstone
Vyto Ruginis
as Charles Carter
Michelle Williams
as Pammy
Key crew
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, written by Jane Smiley and Laura Jones, produced by Sigurjón Sighvatsson, Marc Abraham and Lynn Arost.
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A Thousand Acres Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 84 ratings.
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A Thousand Acres – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Thousand Acres online?
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A Thousand Acres (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Thousand Acres?
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The main cast of A Thousand Acres (1997) includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Lange, Jason Robards, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Colin Firth. The film was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Thousand Acres released?
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A Thousand Acres was released on September 19, 1997 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is A Thousand Acres worth watching?
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A Thousand Acres (1997) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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