Noon Wine (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1966, Noon Wine is a drama, tv movie and western film directed by Sam Peckinpah, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. A dark tragedy about a farmer's futile act of homicide that takes place on a small dairy farm in southern Texas during the 1890s. Sam Peckinpah directed this original adaptation of the Katherine Anne Porter novel for ABC, and the project became an hour-long presentation for ABC Stage 67, premiering on Nov. 23, 1966.
Who’s in it. Noon Wine stars Jason Robards as Royal Earle Thompson, Olivia de Havilland as Ellie Thompson, Theodore Bikel as Homer T. Hatch and Per Oscarsson as Olaf Helton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Noon Wine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Noon Wine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Noon Wine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Noon Wine (1966)?
- In US, Noon Wine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Noon Wine worth watching?
- Noon Wine holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Noon Wine?
- Noon Wine stars Jason Robards, Olivia de Havilland, Theodore Bikel, Per Oscarsson and Robert Emhardt.
- When was Noon Wine released?
- Noon Wine was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.