After the Harvest (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film

Released in 2001, After the Harvest is a drama film directed by Jeremy Podeswa, running about 94 minutes. “He destroyed everything he touched... His family, his neighbors... His life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Caleb Gare (Sam Shepard) is a farmer obsessed with owning as much land as he can and controlling his entire family. This becomes more complicated when a beautiful visiting teacher moves into the Gare home and she becomes involved in a battle of wills. To complicate matters more, a deep secret held by Caleb's wife will have to come to the surface. With the family at the breaking point, they must put aside their differences to bring in the year's harvest, after which they celebrate at the town's annual festival. Little does Caleb suspect that the one night of celebration will end in disaster, turmoil, and forever change the family.
Who’s in it. After the Harvest stars Sam Shepard as Caleb Gare, Alberta Watson, Nadia Litz and Liane Balaban, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Harvest page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Harvest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Harvest (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for After the Harvest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in After the Harvest?
- After the Harvest stars Sam Shepard, Alberta Watson, Nadia Litz, Liane Balaban and Evan Sabba.
- When was After the Harvest released?
- After the Harvest was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.