Sarah, Plain and Tall
1991, English. Directed by Glenn Jordan.
It took all of her courage to come and all of her love to stay
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- 3 February 1991
- Country
- United States of America
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What Sarah, Plain and Tall is based on
Sarah, Plain and Tall is based on Sarah, Plain and Tall (1985) by Patricia MacLachlan, published by Harper.
1985
Sarah, Plain and Tall
By Patricia MacLachlan
Published by Harper
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Sarah, Plain and Tall: quick answers
What comes after Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Next in the series: Skylark (1993) and Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End (1999).
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How long is Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Sarah, Plain and Tall have a post-credits scene?
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Sarah, Plain and Tall parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sarah, Plain and Tall is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Sarah, Plain and Tall on?
Sarah, Plain and Tall isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 February 1991. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sarah, Plain and Tall?
If you liked Sarah, Plain and Tall, try Rip Girls, Love's Long Journey, Love's Enduring Promise.
Who directed Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991) was directed by Glenn Jordan and stars Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall.
What is Sarah, Plain and Tall based on?
Sarah, Plain and Tall is based on Sarah, Plain and Tall (1985) by Patricia MacLachlan, published by Harper.