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Cross Creek

1983·Movie
2h 7min·PG

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The portrait of a woman who, at the edge of survival, found a world of meaning.

In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.
Biographical DramaIndependent SpiritLiterary AdaptationStrong Female LeadRural Florida1930sThe YearlingAuthor's JourneyNature & Writing

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cross Creek

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cross Creek legally?

Cross Creek is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cross Creek worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 61%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cross Creek rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Cross Creek?

2 h 7 min

Cross Creek runs 2 h 7 min.

Is Cross Creek based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cross Creek?

Critics61
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Cross Creek higher (73) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Cross Creek in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cross Creek?

5ATCACHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cross Creek in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.