Plainsong (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.7

Plainsong poster

Released in 2004, Plainsong is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Pearce, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Tom Guthrie, a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones, a fellow teacher, tries to provide comfort and support.

Who’s in it. Plainsong stars Aidan Quinn as Tom Guthrie, Rachel Griffiths as Maggie Jonas, America Ferrera as Victoria Roubideaux and William Andrews as Harold McPheron, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Plainsong has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plainsong page.

If you liked it. Fans of Plainsong tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Plainsong (2004)?
In US, Plainsong is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Plainsong worth watching?
Plainsong holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Plainsong?
Plainsong stars Aidan Quinn, Rachel Griffiths, America Ferrera, William Andrews and Geoffrey Lewis.
When was Plainsong released?
Plainsong was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.