The Farmer's Wife (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1928, The Farmer's Wife is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Successful middle-aged farmer Samuel Sweetland becomes widowed, then his daughter marries and leaves home. Deciding he wishes to remarry, Sweetland pursues some local women he considers prospects.
Who’s in it. The Farmer's Wife stars Jameson Thomas as Samuel Sweetland, Lillian Hall-Davis as Araminta 'Minta' Dench, Gordon Harker as Churdles 'Ash' Ash and Gibb McLaughlin as Henry Coaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Farmer's Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farmer's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farmer's Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farmer's Wife (1928)?
- In US, The Farmer's Wife is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Farmer's Wife worth watching?
- The Farmer's Wife holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Farmer's Wife?
- The Farmer's Wife stars Jameson Thomas, Lillian Hall-Davis, Gordon Harker, Gibb McLaughlin and Maud Gill.
- When was The Farmer's Wife released?
- The Farmer's Wife was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.