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A Painted House

2003Movie1 h 37 min

DramaFamily
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–62%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–62%

Summary

A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Alfonso Arau
Written by
John Grisham
Produced by
Richard Welsh, Lynn Kressel, Gordon Wolf
Music by
Ruy Folguera

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Facts

April 27, 2003 · 1 h 37 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 27, 2003
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Painted House?"

Questions about A Painted House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Painted House?

fuboTVPhiloHallmark+Hallmark TV

In the United States, A Painted House streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV.

Is A Painted House worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is A Painted House okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is A Painted House plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.