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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

1978Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

A three-part drama telling the story of a black girl and her family who try to hold onto their land during the Depression.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jack Smight
Written by
Mildred D. Taylor
Produced by
Jean Anne Moore
Music by
Fred Karlin

Everyone

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Facts

June 2, 1978 · June 4, 1978 · Ended

First aired
June 2, 1978
Last aired
June 4, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry worth watching?"

Questions about Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7).

How long does it take to watch Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.

Is Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 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.