The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1935, The Farmer Takes a Wife is a comedy and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A farmer tries to convince a girl to leave her life on a canal boat to live with him on his farm.
Who’s in it. The Farmer Takes a Wife stars Janet Gaynor as Molly Larkins, Henry Fonda as Dan Harrow, Charles Bickford as Jotham Klore and Slim Summerville as Fortune Friendly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Farmer Takes a Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farmer Takes a Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farmer Takes a Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935)?
- In US, The Farmer Takes a Wife is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Farmer Takes a Wife worth watching?
- The Farmer Takes a Wife holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Farmer Takes a Wife?
- The Farmer Takes a Wife stars Janet Gaynor, Henry Fonda, Charles Bickford, Slim Summerville and Andy Devine.
- When was The Farmer Takes a Wife released?
- The Farmer Takes a Wife was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.