A Painted House (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, A Painted House is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Alfonso Arau, running about 120 minutes. “Desperate Times, hard truths, unexpected dangers. One extraordinary summer will change a young boy and his family...forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.
Who’s in it. A Painted House stars Scott Glenn as Eli 'Pappy' Chandler, Arija Bareikis as Kathleen Chandler, Logan Lerman as Luke Chandler and Melinda Dillon as Gran Chandler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Painted House has been warmly received by audiences.
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 A Painted House page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Painted House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Painted House (2003)?
- In US, A Painted House is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Painted House worth watching?
- A Painted House holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Painted House?
- A Painted House stars Scott Glenn, Arija Bareikis, Logan Lerman, Melinda Dillon and Robert Sean Leonard.
- When was A Painted House released?
- A Painted House was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.