The Plough and the Stars (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, The Plough and the Stars is a comedy, drama and war film directed by John Ford, running about 72 minutes. “Men Will Call Her Traitor- Women Will Understand.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A husband clashes with his wife over his membership to the Irish citizen army during the Easter rebellion.
Who’s in it. The Plough and the Stars stars Barbara Stanwyck as Nora Clitheroe, Preston Foster as Jack Clitheroe, Barry Fitzgerald as Fluther Good and Denis O'Dea as The Covey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Plough and the Stars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plough and the Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plough and the Stars tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plough and the Stars (1936)?
- In US, The Plough and the Stars is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Plough and the Stars worth watching?
- The Plough and the Stars holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plough and the Stars?
- The Plough and the Stars stars Barbara Stanwyck, Preston Foster, Barry Fitzgerald, Denis O'Dea and Eileen Crowe.
- When was The Plough and the Stars released?
- The Plough and the Stars was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.