Conrack (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, Conrack is a drama film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 106 minutes. “One beautiful man. His story is true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young, white school teacher is assigned to Yamacraw Island, an isolated fishing community off the coast of South Carolina, populated mostly by poor black families. He finds that the basically illiterate, neglected children there know so little of the world outside their island.
Who’s in it. Conrack stars Jon Voight as Pat Conroy, Paul Winfield as Mad Billy, Madge Sinclair as Mrs. Scott and Tina Andrews as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Conrack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Conrack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conrack tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conrack (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Conrack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Conrack worth watching?
- Conrack holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Conrack?
- Conrack stars Jon Voight, Paul Winfield, Madge Sinclair, Tina Andrews and Antonio Fargas.
- When was Conrack released?
- Conrack was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.