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Skylark

1993Movie1 h 35 minG

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Jacob's farm is in trouble from a severe drought. Jacob and Sarah begin to wonder if Sarah can stay, and what will happen to Jacob if she and the children have to leave the farm.

Feels like

Family Drama
Drought
Relationships
Hardships
Rural Life
Based on Book
Tough Choices
Historical Setting

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by: Joseph Sargent
Written by: Patricia MacLachlan
Produced by: Joseph Sargent
Music by: David Shire

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 7, 1993 · 1 h 35 min · G

Released: February 7, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Age rating: G
Genres: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Skylark?"

Questions about Skylark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skylark?

In the United States, Skylark streams on Philo.

Is Skylark worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Skylark a sequel?

Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991)
Skylark (1993)
Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End (1999)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991) and before Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End (1999).

Is Skylark okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Skylark plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.