Resting Place (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Resting Place is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Korty, running about 100 minutes. “Military honors knows no color” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A television movie set in Rockville, Georgia, in 1972. Major Kendall Laird, a Survival Assistance Officer, arrives in this sleepy little town with the body of Lieutenant Dwyte Johnson, a Vietnam war hero. It's Laird's job to help Johnson's parents bury their son. But since the dead hero was black, his parents are turned away by the white racists who maintain the town's "all-white" cemetery.
Who’s in it. Resting Place stars John Lithgow as Maj. Kendall Laird, Morgan Freeman as Luther Johnson, CCH Pounder as Ada Johnson and Frances Sternhagen as Eudora McCallister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Resting Place has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Resting Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of Resting Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Resting Place (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Resting Place change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Resting Place worth watching?
- Resting Place holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Resting Place?
- Resting Place stars John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman, CCH Pounder, Frances Sternhagen and Richard Brooks.
- When was Resting Place released?
- Resting Place was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.