The Good Earth (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1937, The Good Earth is a drama, romance and history film directed by Sidney Franklin, running about 139 minutes. “China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. China, during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The arranged marriage between Wang Lung, a humble farmer, and O-Lan, a domestic slave, will endure the many hardships of life over the years; but the temptations of a fragile prosperity will endanger their love and the survival of their entire family.
Who’s in it. The Good Earth stars Paul Muni as Wang, Luise Rainer as O-Lan, Walter Connolly as Uncle and Tilly Losch as Lotus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Good Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Earth (1937)?
- In US, The Good Earth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Earth worth watching?
- The Good Earth holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Earth?
- The Good Earth stars Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly, Tilly Losch and Charley Grapewin.
- When was The Good Earth released?
- The Good Earth was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.