The Grass Is Singing (1981) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, The Grass Is Singing is a drame film directed by Michael Raeburn, running about 105 minutes. “A marriage, a murder, a country without mercy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Southern Rhodesia in the 1940s, city-dweller Mary marries farmer Dick Turner and is plucked from the comforts of her cosmopolitan life and forced to live on his unsuccessful farm. Mary slowly goes insane and has a sexual affair with her black servant, Moses. When the affair is discovered, Mary asks Moses to leave the farm, but he returns and murders her.
Who’s in it. The Grass Is Singing stars Karen Black as Mary Turner, John Thaw as Dick Turner, John Kani as Moses and Patrick Mynhardt as Charlie Muller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Grass Is Singing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grass Is Singing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grass Is Singing tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Grass Is Singing (1981)?
- In États-Unis, The Grass Is Singing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grass Is Singing worth watching?
- The Grass Is Singing holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grass Is Singing?
- The Grass Is Singing stars Karen Black, John Thaw, John Kani, Patrick Mynhardt and John Moulder-Brown.
- When was The Grass Is Singing released?
- The Grass Is Singing was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.