A Gathering of Old Men (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, A Gathering of Old Men is a drama and tv movie film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A regular day in a Louisiana sugarcane plantation changes course when a local white farmer is shot in self defense. A group of old, black men takes a courageous step by coming forward en masse to take responsibility for the killing of a white racist, whom one of their members has shot. As the sheriff confronts the suspects, the young plantation owner stands alone in her daring defense of this group of men, provoking racial tension that makes a compelling drama.
Who’s in it. A Gathering of Old Men stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Mathu, Richard Widmark as Sheriff Mapes, Holly Hunter as Candy Marshall and Will Patton as Lou Dimes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Gathering of Old Men 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 A Gathering of Old Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Gathering of Old Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Gathering of Old Men (1987)?
- In US, A Gathering of Old Men 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 A Gathering of Old Men worth watching?
- A Gathering of Old Men holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Gathering of Old Men?
- A Gathering of Old Men stars Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Widmark, Holly Hunter, Will Patton and Joe Seneca.
- When was A Gathering of Old Men released?
- A Gathering of Old Men was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.