The Grass Harp (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1995, The Grass Harp is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Charles Matthau, running about 107 minutes. “Love is a chain of love... as nature is a chain of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.
Who’s in it. The Grass Harp stars Piper Laurie as Dolly Talbo, Sissy Spacek as Verena Talbo, Walter Matthau as Judge Charlie Cool and Edward Furlong as Collin Fenwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Grass Harp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grass Harp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grass Harp tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grass Harp (1995)?
- In US, The Grass Harp is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grass Harp worth watching?
- The Grass Harp holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grass Harp?
- The Grass Harp stars Piper Laurie, Sissy Spacek, Walter Matthau, Edward Furlong and Nell Carter.
- When was The Grass Harp released?
- The Grass Harp was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.