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The Southerner

1945·Movie
1h 32min
81
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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The picture that never lets go of your heart!

Sam Tucker, a cotton picker, in search of a better future for his family, decides to grow his own cotton crop. In the first year, the Tuckers battle disease, a flood, and a jealous neighbor. Can they make it as farmers?
Rural America1940s DramaFamily StrugglePoverty and ResilienceHope and HardshipSocial RealismOvercoming AdversityThe American DreamHistorical Context

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Southerner

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Where can I stream The Southerner legally?

The Southerner is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Southerner worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Southerner?

1 h 32 min

The Southerner runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Southerner?

Critics92
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Southerner higher (92) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Southerner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Southerner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Southerner in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Southerner use?

The City vs. the CountryCobwebs of DisuseDiabolus ex MachinaDowner BeginningDown on the FarmForeshadowingSlice of LifeSexy Discretion ShotHard-Work MontageIntro DumpFor the EvulzWhat's He Got That I Ain't Got?!and 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Southerner, including The City vs. the Country, Cobwebs of Disuse, Diabolus ex Machina.