The Farmer (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1977, The Farmer is an action and crime film directed by David Berlatsky, running about 97 minutes. “He doesn't get mad. He gets even.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Decorated soldier Kyle Martin returns home after WW2 to discover his family farm is in foreclosure. With only a silver star to his name, Kyle is in dire straits until gambler Johnny O' offers to give him money in exchange for killing a gangster.
Who’s in it. The Farmer stars Gary Conway as Kyle Martin, Michael Dante as Johnny O., Angel Tompkins as Betty McCrail and Stratton Leopold as Laundry Sam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Farmer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farmer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farmer (1977)?
- In US, The Farmer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Farmer worth watching?
- The Farmer holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Farmer?
- The Farmer stars Gary Conway, Michael Dante, Angel Tompkins, Stratton Leopold and Timothy Scott.
- When was The Farmer released?
- The Farmer was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.