The Farmer's Clever Daughter (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1969, The Farmer's Clever Daughter is a fantasy and family film directed by Rainer Simon, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A farmer receives land from the king and discovers a buried golden mortar. He decides to give it to the king out of gratitude, but his clever daughter warns him that the king will surely want him to bring a corresponding pestle as well. When the king throws the farmer into jail for fraud, he bemoans the fact that he did not listen to his daughter.
Who’s in it. The Farmer's Clever Daughter stars Cox Habbema as Bauerntochter, Eberhard Esche as König, Sigurd Schulz as Vater and Hannes Fischer as Vogt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Farmer's Clever Daughter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farmer's Clever Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farmer's Clever Daughter tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farmer's Clever Daughter (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Farmer's Clever Daughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Farmer's Clever Daughter worth watching?
- The Farmer's Clever Daughter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Farmer's Clever Daughter?
- The Farmer's Clever Daughter stars Cox Habbema, Eberhard Esche, Sigurd Schulz, Hannes Fischer and Peter Dommisch.
- When was The Farmer's Clever Daughter released?
- The Farmer's Clever Daughter was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.