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The Sea of Grass

1947Movie2 h 3 minNR

DramaWestern
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes14%37%
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes14%37%

Summary

On America's frontier, a St. Louis woman marries a New Mexico cattleman who is seen as a tyrant by the locals.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 80

Crew

Directed by
Elia Kazan
Written by
Vincent Lawrence, Marguerite Roberts, Conrad Richter
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Herbert Stothart

Everyone

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Facts

April 25, 1947 · 2 h 3 min · NR

Released
April 25, 1947
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Western, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sea of Grass?"

Questions about The Sea of Grass

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sea of Grass?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Sea of Grass from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Sea of Grass worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 14%). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (14).

Is The Sea of Grass okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Sea of Grass good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is The Sea of Grass 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.