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A Gathering of Old Men

1987Movie1 h 31 minPG

DramaTV Movie
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A tense, moving drama movie about society and history, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

A group of elderly Black men on a Louisiana plantation gather to claim responsibility for the murder of a violent white farmer to protect the young Black man who actually killed him.

Feels like

  • Southern Drama
  • Racial Justice
  • Community Solidarity
  • Courage Under Pressure
  • Plantation Setting
  • Legal & Moral Dilemma
  • Historical Context
  • Character-Driven
  • Intense Social Commentary
  • Powerful Ensemble

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Volker Schlöndorff
Written by
Charles Fuller, Ernest J. Gaines
Produced by
Gower Frost
Music by
Ron Carter

Everyone

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Facts

May 10, 1987 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
May 10, 1987
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Gathering of Old Men?"

Questions about A Gathering of Old Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Gathering of Old Men?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Gathering of Old Men from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Gathering of Old Men worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is A Gathering of Old Men okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Is A Gathering of Old Men plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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