At Play in the Fields of the Lord
1991, English. Directed by Héctor Babenco.
An adventure beyond the limits of civilization, faith and passion.
Martin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their remote mission was previously run by the Catholics, before the natives murdered them all. They are sent by the pompous Leslie Huben, who runs the missionary effort in the area but who seems more concerned about competing with his Catholic 'rivals' than in the Indians themselves. Hazel is terrified of the Indians while Martin is fascinated. Soon American pilot Lewis Moon joins the Indian tribe but is attracted by Leslie's young wife, Andy. Can the interaction of these characters and cultures, and the advancing bulldozers of civilization, avoid disaster?
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Vincent Patrick, Héctor Babenco
- Budget
- $36M
- Box office
- $1.3M
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What At Play in the Fields of the Lord is based on
At Play in the Fields of the Lord is based on At Play in the Fields of the Lord, a 1965 novel by Peter Matthiessen, published by Random House.
Novel · 1965
At Play in the Fields of the Lord
By Peter Matthiessen
Published by Random House
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At Play in the Fields of the Lord: quick answers
Is At Play in the Fields of the Lord worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is At Play in the Fields of the Lord?
At Play in the Fields of the Lord runs 189 minutes (3h 9m).
Does At Play in the Fields of the Lord have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for At Play in the Fields of the Lord. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
At Play in the Fields of the Lord parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
At Play in the Fields of the Lord is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is At Play in the Fields of the Lord on?
At Play in the Fields of the Lord isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 December 1991. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like At Play in the Fields of the Lord?
If you liked At Play in the Fields of the Lord, try My Policeman, Gabriel's Inferno: Part II, On Chesil Beach.
Who directed At Play in the Fields of the Lord?
At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) was directed by Héctor Babenco and stars Tom Berenger, John Lithgow, Daryl Hannah.
What is At Play in the Fields of the Lord based on?
At Play in the Fields of the Lord is based on At Play in the Fields of the Lord, a 1965 novel by Peter Matthiessen, published by Random House.