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The Field

1990·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes43%82%

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him

"Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing much in the name of the land. When the widow who owns the field decides to sell it in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. While no local dare bid against him, a wealthy American decides he requires the field to build a highway. "Bull" and his son decide they must try to convince the American to let go of his ambition and return home, but the consequences of their plot prove sinister.
Irish DramaLand OwnershipFamily ConflictHistorical SettingSocial CommentaryClass StruggleViolence and BetrayalRural IrelandGreed and Ambition

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Directed by:
Jim Sheridan
Written by:
Jim Sheridan
Produced by:
Noel Pearson
Composed by:
Elmer Bernstein

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Questions about The Field

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Where can I stream The Field?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Field worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is The Field okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Field?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Field 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.