Decoration Day (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1990, Decoration Day is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Markowitz, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A cantankerous widower (Garner) who is virtually living the life of a recluse is forced to rejoin his community when his Godchild (Skaggs) gets in trouble and a childhood friend (Cobbs), a black tenant farmer, refuses to belatedly accept a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in World War II.
Who’s in it. Decoration Day stars James Garner as Albert Sidney Finch, Judith Ivey as Terry Novis, Ruby Dee as Rowena and Bill Cobbs as Gee Pennywell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Decoration Day sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decoration Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Decoration Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Decoration Day (1990)?
- In US, Decoration Day is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Decoration Day worth watching?
- Decoration Day holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Decoration Day?
- Decoration Day stars James Garner, Judith Ivey, Ruby Dee, Bill Cobbs and Laurence Fishburne.
- When was Decoration Day released?
- Decoration Day was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.