Wingfield's Folly (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1999, Wingfield's Folly is a comedy film directed by Douglas Beattie, running about 95 minutes. “Wingfield Farm” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In his third year on the farm, after two profit-free seasons, Walt finally pinpoints the economic source of his problems and embarks on a course which brings him to his most profound crisis to date. In this sequel to Letter From Wingfield Farm and Wingfield's Progress Walt sets up a closed economy with his neighbours, prints his own currency and falls in love.
Who’s in it. Wingfield's Folly stars Rod Beattie as Walt Wingfield/Freddy/Maggie/The Squire/Don/All Others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Wingfield's Folly sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wingfield's Folly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wingfield's Folly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wingfield's Folly (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wingfield's Folly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wingfield's Folly worth watching?
- Wingfield's Folly holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wingfield's Folly?
- Wingfield's Folly stars Rod Beattie.
- When was Wingfield's Folly released?
- Wingfield's Folly was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.