A Thousand Acres
1997, English. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.
Best friends. Bitter rivals. Sisters.
The lives of an Iowa farmer's three daughters are shattered when he suddenly decides to bequeath them the family's fertile farm.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Jocelyn MoorhouseDirector
- Michelle PfeifferRose Cook Lewis
- Jessica LangeGinny Cook Smith
- Jason RobardsLarry Cook
- Jennifer Jason LeighCaroline Cook
- Colin FirthJess Clark
- Keith CarradineTy Smith
- Kevin AndersonPeter Lewis
- Pat HingleHarold Clark
- John Carroll LynchKen LaSalle
- Anne PitoniakMary Livingstone
- Vyto RuginisCharles Carter
- Michelle WilliamsPammy
Details
- Released
- 19 September 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Laura Jones
- Budget
- $28M
- Box office
- $7.9M
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What A Thousand Acres is based on
A Thousand Acres is based on A Thousand Acres, a 1991 novel by Jane Smiley, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
Novel · 1991
A Thousand Acres
By Jane Smiley
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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A Thousand Acres: quick answers
Is A Thousand Acres worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does A Thousand Acres have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Thousand Acres. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Thousand Acres parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Thousand Acres is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Thousand Acres on?
A Thousand Acres isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 September 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Thousand Acres?
If you liked A Thousand Acres, try Anne of Green Gables, Where the Red Fern Grows, The Secret Garden.
Who directed A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres (1997) was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Lange, Jason Robards.
What is A Thousand Acres based on?
A Thousand Acres is based on A Thousand Acres, a 1991 novel by Jane Smiley, published by Alfred A. Knopf.