The Field
“It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him”
"Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing much in the name of the land. When the widow who owns the field decides to sell it in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. While no local dare bid against him, a wealthy American decides he requires the field to build a highway. "Bull" and his son decide they must try to convince the American to let go of his ambition and return home, but the consequences of their plot prove sinister.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Field
The Field is a 1990 English-language drama film directed by Jim Sheridan. The cast is led by Richard Harris, John Hurt, Sean Bean. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
The Field was produced by Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, and Noel Pearson and made in Ireland. It was released on September 21, 1990, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Writers
- Jim Sheridan
- Release date
- September 21, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson
The Field cast & crew
The Field was directed by Jim Sheridan and written by Jim Sheridan.
The cast features Richard Harris as 'Bull' McCabe, John Hurt as Bird' O'Donnell, Sean Bean as Tadgh McCabe, Frances Tomelty as Widow, Brenda Fricker as Maggie McCabe, and Ruth McCabe as Tinker Woman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Jack Conroy, and it was produced by Noel Pearson and Steve Morrison.
Is The Field worth watching?
The Field holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 107 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Field is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Field
Richard Harris
'Bull' McCabe
John Hurt
Bird' O'Donnell
Sean Bean
Tadgh McCabe
Frances Tomelty
Widow
Brenda Fricker
Maggie McCabe
Ruth McCabe
Tinker Woman
Brendan Gleeson
Quarryman
Tom Berenger
Peter - The American
Sean McGinley
Father Chris Doran
Jer O'Leary
Tinker Girl's Father
Noel O'Donovan
Tomás
John Cowley
Flanagan
The Field — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Field in United States?
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▸What language is The Field in?
The Field is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Field?
The Field runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Field rated?
The Field is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 107 ratings.
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