Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, Sarah, Plain and Tall is a drama, family, romance and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 98 minutes. “It took all of her courage to come and all of her love to stay” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kansas, 1910. Widowed farmer Jacob Witting finds that taking care of both his farm and two children, Anna and Caleb, is too difficult to handle alone. John takes out an ad in a newspaper for a mail-order bride, to which the "plain and tall" Sarah Wheaton answers, soon traveling from Maine to Kansas to become John's wife. Despite the love that grows between Sarah and the family, Sarah finds herself homesick, and she must ultimately choose whether or not to stay.
Who’s in it. Sarah, Plain and Tall stars Glenn Close as Sarah Wheaton, Christopher Walken as Jacob Witting, Lexi Randall as Anna Witting and Małgorzata Zajączkowska as Maggie Grant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sarah, Plain and Tall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarah, Plain and Tall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarah, Plain and Tall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sarah, Plain and Tall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sarah, Plain and Tall worth watching?
- Sarah, Plain and Tall holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sarah, Plain and Tall?
- Sarah, Plain and Tall stars Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Małgorzata Zajączkowska and Jon DeVries.
- When was Sarah, Plain and Tall released?
- Sarah, Plain and Tall was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.