The Well (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1997, The Well is a drama film directed by Samantha Lang, running about 104 minutes. “Love. Death. Deception.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Katherine and her older friend Hester live at the isolated farm run by Hester and her father Francis. Katherine works as a maid and wants to leave that place because there's too much work. Hester, however, gets attracted to Katherine and hold her there, promising to give her less work in the future. When old Francis dies, Hester decides to sell the farm for cash. They move to small cottage on the edge of the farm and plan to go to Europe for the money they got. But tragic accident and theft of their money change their plans.
Who’s in it. The Well stars Pamela Rabe as Hester, Miranda Otto as Katherine, Paul Chubb as Harry Bird and Frank Wilson as Francis Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Well has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Well page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Well tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Well (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Well change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Well worth watching?
- The Well holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Well?
- The Well stars Pamela Rabe, Miranda Otto, Paul Chubb, Frank Wilson and Steve Jacobs.
- When was The Well released?
- The Well was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.