The Farmer (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, The Farmer is a documentary film directed by Daan Jongbloed, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Eight years ago director Daan Jongbloed stumbled upon an abandoned farm, which surprisingly was inhabited by 97-year-old farmer Peer. The peacefulness and sobriety in which Peer lives fascinated Daan tremendously. His view of Peer’s rural lifestyle is rather idyllic, but to Peer this is reality. Why does he live the way he does? Who is Peer and what’s troubling him? In an attempt to understand Peer and his perception of life Daan has followed him on and off for the past eight years. Peer cautiously reveals a glimpse of his lonely life and disturbing past.
Who’s in it. The Farmer stars Peer Smulders as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Farmer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farmer tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farmer (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Farmer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Farmer worth watching?
- The Farmer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Farmer?
- The Farmer stars Peer Smulders.
- When was The Farmer released?
- The Farmer was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.