A House Divided (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2000, A House Divided is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Kent Harrison, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of the terrible Civil War which has devastated the South, Amanda America Dixon returns home to find she has become the sole heir to a vast cotton plantation. But the dreadful secret which has blighted her life threatens to deprive her of the birthright which her beloved father David had struggled for so long to create. Raised by her father and grandmother to be the perfect white Southern Belle, Amanda's true mother was a black slave Julia. Confronted with the forces of greed and bigotry, Amanda has to face not only the hatred of a racist world, but the complex truth of a family whose lives have been built on a lie.
Who’s in it. A House Divided stars Sam Waterston as David Dickson, Jennifer Beals as Amanda Dickson, LisaGay Hamilton as Julia and Tim Daly as Charles Dubose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A House Divided has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A House Divided page.
If you liked it. Fans of A House Divided tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A House Divided (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A House Divided change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A House Divided worth watching?
- A House Divided holds an audience score of 4.0 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 A House Divided?
- A House Divided stars Sam Waterston, Jennifer Beals, LisaGay Hamilton, Tim Daly and Shirley Douglas.
- When was A House Divided released?
- A House Divided was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.