The Land Girls (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1998, The Land Girls is a drama, war and romance film directed by David Leland, running about 111 minutes. “The story of three young women and the events that would change their lives... The friendships that would stay with them forever... and the loves that would change their hearts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, the organisation "The Women's Land Army" recruited women to work on British farms while the men were off to war. Three such "land girls" of different social backgrounds - quiet Stella, young hairdresser Prue, and Cambridge graduate Ag - become best friends in spite of their different backgrounds.
Who’s in it. The Land Girls stars Catherine McCormack as Stella, Rachel Weisz as Ag (Agapanthus), Anna Friel as Prue (Prudence) and Steven Mackintosh as Joe Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Land Girls 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 The Land Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Land Girls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Land Girls (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Land Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Land Girls worth watching?
- The Land Girls holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Land Girls?
- The Land Girls stars Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel, Steven Mackintosh and Paul Bettany.
- When was The Land Girls released?
- The Land Girls was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.