Bitter Harvest (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film

Released in 1981, Bitter Harvest is a drama and tv movie film directed by Roger Young, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A farmer's herd sickens and dies, then his family and neighbors fall ill, so he bucks the state agricultural establishment as he pursues the politically-explosive investigation of how his farm, family, and friends came to be poisoned.
Who’s in it. Bitter Harvest stars Ron Howard as Ned De Vries, Art Carney as Walter Peary, Tarah Nutter as Kate De Vries and David Knell as Brandon, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bitter Harvest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitter Harvest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bitter Harvest (1981)?
- In US, Bitter Harvest is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Bitter Harvest?
- Bitter Harvest stars Ron Howard, Art Carney, Tarah Nutter, David Knell and Barry Corbin.
- When was Bitter Harvest released?
- Bitter Harvest was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.