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Country

1984Movie1 h 45 minPG

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A melancholic, nostalgic drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.

Jewell and Gil are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gil has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but Jewell decides to fight for her family.

Feels like

  • Family Farm Struggles
  • Rural American Life
  • Economic Hardship
  • 1980s America
  • Social Commentary
  • Resilience and Hope
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Strong Performances
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Richard Pearce
Written by
William D. Wittliff
Produced by
Jessica Lange, William D. Wittliff
Music by
Charles Gross

Everyone

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

Facts

September 29, 1984 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
September 29, 1984
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Country worth watching?"

Questions about Country

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Country worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Country okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Country good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Country plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.