The Good Earth
“China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!”
China, during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The arranged marriage between Wang Lung, a humble farmer, and O-Lan, a domestic slave, will endure the many hardships of life over the years; but the temptations of a fragile prosperity will endanger their love and the survival of their entire family.
Where to watch The Good Earth in United States
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Where is The Good Earth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Good Earth
The Good Earth is a 1937 English-language drama, history and romance film directed by Sidney Franklin. The cast is led by Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Good Earth was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on June 2, 1937, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
- Writers
- Talbot Jennings, Claudine West, Tess Slesinger
- Release date
- June 2, 1937
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Good Earth cast & crew
The Good Earth was directed by Sidney Franklin and written by Talbot Jennings, Claudine West, and Tess Slesinger.
The cast features Paul Muni as Wang, Luise Rainer as O-Lan, Walter Connolly as Uncle, Tilly Losch as Lotus, Charley Grapewin as Old Father, and Jessie Ralph as Cuckoo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herbert Stothart, cinematography is by Karl Freund, and it was produced by Irving Thalberg.
Is The Good Earth worth watching?
The Good Earth holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and romance, The Good Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Good Earth
The Good Earth isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Good Earth
Paul Muni
Wang
Luise Rainer
O-Lan
Walter Connolly
Uncle
Tilly Losch
Lotus
Charley Grapewin
Old Father
Jessie Ralph
Cuckoo
Soo Yong
Aunt
Keye Luke
Elder Son
Roland Lui
Younger Son
Suzanna Kim
Little Fool
Ching Wah Lee
Ching
Harold Huber
Cousin
The Good Earth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Good Earth in United States?
The Good Earth is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Good Earth in?
The Good Earth is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Good Earth?
The Good Earth runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is The Good Earth rated?
The Good Earth is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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