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Lilies of the Field

1963·Movie
1h 34min·NR
76
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Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Sidney Poitier as the life-loving ex-GI who one day encounters five nuns escaped from beyond the Berlin Wall...

An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.
Feel-Good MovieSpiritual AwakeningBuilding a ChurchKindnessIntercultural RelationsFaith and BeliefGood DeedsWholesomeClassic Cinema

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Questions about Lilies of the Field

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Where can I stream Lilies of the Field legally?

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

Is Lilies of the Field worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lilies of the Field rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Lilies of the Field?

1 h 34 min

Lilies of the Field runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Lilies of the Field based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lilies of the Field?

Critics77
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Lilies of the Field much the same way.

Was Lilies of the Field a box office hit?

Budget$247,000
Box office$7 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $247,000 to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 28.3 times its budget.

What language is Lilies of the Field in?

EnglishGermanSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lilies of the Field?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lilies of the Field in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lilies of the Field use?

Alcohol-Induced IdiocyApron MatronBe Careful What You Wish ForBut Now I Must GoConscience Makes You Go BackThe DrifterDude, Where's My Respect?The EndFlawless TokenFunny ForeignerWhite Male LeadScreen-to-Stage Adaptationand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Lilies of the Field, including Alcohol-Induced Idiocy, Apron Matron, Be Careful What You Wish For.