The Grass Harp
1996, English. Directed by Charles Matthau.
Love is a chain of love... as nature is a chain of life.
Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Charles MatthauDirector
- Joe Don BakerSheriff Junius Candle
- Bonnie BartlettMrs. Buster
- Nell CarterCatherine Creek
- Charles DurningReverend Buster
- Sean Patrick FlaneryRiley Henderson
- Grayson FrickeYoung Collin
- Edward FurlongCollin Fenwick
- Mia KirshnerMaude Riordan
- Piper LaurieDolly Talbo
- Jack LemmonDr. Morris Ritz
- Walter MatthauJudge Charlie Cool
- Roddy McDowallAmos Legrand
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stirling Silliphant, Kirk Ellis
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What The Grass Harp is based on
The Grass Harp is based on The Grass Harp, a 1951 novel by Truman Capote, published by Random House.
Novel · 1951
The Grass Harp
By Truman Capote
Published by Random House
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How long is The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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The Grass Harp parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Grass Harp is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Grass Harp on?
The Grass Harp isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grass Harp?
If you liked The Grass Harp, try Simon Birch, A Simple Twist of Fate, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.
Who directed The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp (1996) was directed by Charles Matthau and stars Joe Don Baker, Bonnie Bartlett, Nell Carter.
What is The Grass Harp based on?
The Grass Harp is based on The Grass Harp, a 1951 novel by Truman Capote, published by Random House.