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Sometimes a Great Notion

1971Movie1 h 54 minPG

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

A moving, intriguing action movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

"Never give a inch" was the motto of the Stampers of Oregon. And live it they did!

Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the Stampers to stop, however Hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. Hank's wife wishes he would stop and hopes that they can spend more time together. When Hank's half brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.

Feels like

  • Oregon Logging Family
  • Strike Conflict
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • 1970s Drama
  • Brotherly Conflict
  • Small Town Tension
  • Work Ethic
  • Tragedy and Loss

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Paul Newman
Written by
John Gay, Ken Kesey
Produced by
John Foreman
Music by
Henry Mancini

Everyone

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Facts

December 17, 1971 · 1 h 54 min · PG

Released
December 17, 1971
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Available in
7 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Sometimes a Great Notion?"

Questions about Sometimes a Great Notion

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Where can I stream Sometimes a Great Notion?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sometimes a Great Notion from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sometimes a Great Notion worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Sometimes a Great Notion okay for kids?

PGStrong languageViolence

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