Sunday in the Country (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, Sunday in the Country is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Trent, running about 93 minutes. “Suddenly, on a peaceful Sunday in the country, one man was forced to defend his home and his family!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer, but he is prepared for their arrival and holds them at gunpoint. Unable to let them simply wait for the law, he decides to take them into into his cellar and torture them a little before the police arrive.
Who’s in it. Sunday in the Country stars Ernest Borgnine as Adam Smith, Michael J. Pollard as Leroy, Hollis McLaren as Lucy and Louis Zorich as Dinelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sunday in the Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunday in the Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunday in the Country tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunday in the Country (1974)?
- In US, Sunday in the Country is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sunday in the Country worth watching?
- Sunday in the Country holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sunday in the Country?
- Sunday in the Country stars Ernest Borgnine, Michael J. Pollard, Hollis McLaren, Louis Zorich and Cec Linder.
- When was Sunday in the Country released?
- Sunday in the Country was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.