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The Southerner

1945, English. Directed by Jean Renoir.

The picture that never lets go of your heart!

Sam Tucker, a cotton picker, in search of a better future for his family, decides to grow his own cotton crop. In the first year, the Tuckers battle disease, a flood, and a jealous neighbor. Can they make it as farmers?

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Runtime
1h 32m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Southerner

The Southerner is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
30 April 1945
Country
United States of America
Written by
Jean Renoir, Nunnally Johnson, William Faulkner
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Is The Southerner worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Southerner?

The Southerner runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).

Does The Southerner have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Southerner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Southerner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for The Southerner yet.

Which OTT platform is The Southerner on?

The Southerner is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Southerner?

If you liked The Southerner, try Places in the Heart, Of Mice and Men, The River.

Who directed The Southerner?

The Southerner (1945) was directed by Jean Renoir and stars Zachary Scott, Betty Field, J. Carrol Naish.

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