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At Play in the Fields of the Lord

1991Movie3 h 9 minR

68
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68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Martin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their remote mission was previously run by the Catholics, before the natives murdered them all.

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  • Thought-provoking

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Directed by
Héctor Babenco
Produced by
Saul Zaentz

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December 6, 1991 · 3 h 9 min · R

Released
December 6, 1991
Runtime
3 h 9 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$36 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
25 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Fan Disservice, Mighty Whitey, Gag Penis +9

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Where can I stream At Play in the Fields of the Lord?

In the United States, you can rent or buy At Play in the Fields of the Lord from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is At Play in the Fields of the Lord worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is At Play in the Fields of the Lord good for date night?

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Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was At Play in the Fields of the Lord a box office flop?

Budget$36 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $36 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What tropes does At Play in the Fields of the Lord use?

Fan DisserviceMighty WhiteyGag PenisDowner EndingNaked on ArrivalAx-CrazyToo Good for This Sinful EarthA Nice Jewish BoyLove DodecahedronHope Spot"Shaggy Dog" StoryA God Am Iand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Fan Disservice, Mighty Whitey, and Gag Penis.