A Thousand Acres (1997)

Best friends. Bitter rivals. Sisters.

A Thousand Acres (1997) poster

The lives of an Iowa farmer's three daughters are shattered when he suddenly decides to bequeath them the family's fertile farm.

Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Hartley
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Editing: Maryann Brandon
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Propaganda Films, Beacon Communications, Via Rosa Productions, Prairie Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $28M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival

Keywords

farm, based on novel or book, iowa, tragedy, family, shakespeare in modern dress, woman director

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Thousand Acres about?
The lives of an Iowa farmer's three daughters are shattered when he suddenly decides to bequeath them the family's fertile farm.
Who directed A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres was directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse.
Who stars in A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Lange, Jason Robards, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Colin Firth, Keith Carradine.
How long is A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres is a Drama, Family film.
What is the budget of A Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres had a budget of $28M.
How much did A Thousand Acres gross?
A Thousand Acres grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was A Thousand Acres produced?
A Thousand Acres was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of A Thousand Acres?
The themes of A Thousand Acres include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival.