The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
1991, English. Directed by Simon Callow.
A love story unlike any you've ever seen.
A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is streaming on Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Simon CallowDirector
- Vanessa RedgraveMiss Amelia
- Keith CarradineMarvin Macy
- Cork HubbertCousin Lymon
- Rod SteigerRev. Willin
- Austin PendletonLawyer Taylor
- Beth DixonMary Hale
- Lanny FlahertyMerlie Ryan
- Mert HatfieldStumpy McPhail
- Earl HindmanHenry Macy
- Anne PitoniakMrs. McPhail
- Frederick JohnsonJeff
- Lauri RaymondSadie Ricketts
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Hirst
- Box office
- $185K
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What The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is based on
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is based on The Ballad of the Sad Café, a 1951 novel by Carson McCullers.
Novel · 1951
The Ballad of the Sad Café
By Carson McCullers
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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe: quick answers
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How long is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Ballad of the Sad Cafe have a post-credits scene?
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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe on?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is streaming on Cohen Media in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?
If you liked The Ballad of the Sad Cafe, try The Best You Can, Cyrus, Breaking & Exiting.
Who directed The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991) was directed by Simon Callow and stars Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Carradine, Cork Hubbert.
What is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe based on?
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is based on The Ballad of the Sad Café, a 1951 novel by Carson McCullers.