Barn Burning (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Barn Burning is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Werner, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. Ab Snopes (Tommy Lee Jones) is a Southern tenant farmer whose unrelenting and violent nature proves to be his undoing in William Faulkner's Barn Burning. Snopes sets his employer's barn on fire when he thinks he's been treated unfairly. His son, Sarty, is horrified. Snopes escapes justice for lack of proof, but he and his family are told to move on. No sooner do they move than Snopes is offended by his new rich employer. Torn between trying to win his father's acceptance and his aversion to what his father will do, Sarty must make a decision and act quickly. Adapted by Academy Award winning screenwriter Horton Foote, Faulkner's complex world of class divisions and hostile family relationships comes to life through a boy's attempt to liberate himself from hatred and poverty.
Who’s in it. Barn Burning stars Tommy Lee Jones as Ab Snopes, Diane Kagan as Mother, Shawn Whittington as Sarty Snopes and Carolyn Coates as Aunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Barn Burning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barn Burning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barn Burning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barn Burning (1980)?
- In US, Barn Burning is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barn Burning worth watching?
- Barn Burning holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barn Burning?
- Barn Burning stars Tommy Lee Jones, Diane Kagan, Shawn Whittington, Carolyn Coates and Michael Riney.
- When was Barn Burning released?
- Barn Burning was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 41 minutes.