---
title: "A Thousand Acres"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-thousand-acres-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66588
imdb_id: "tt0120323"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 84
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Thousand Acres (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-thousand-acres-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Thousand Acres is a 1997 drama and family film directed and produced within the dramatic genre, released in the United States on September 19, 1997. The story centers on an Iowa farmer's three daughters whose lives are shattered when he suddenly decides to bequeath them the family's fertile farm.

The film stars a cast that includes Beth Grant as Roberta, alongside other crew members and actors credited in the production. Running for one hour and forty-five minutes, the film explores the complex dynamics and fallout of a sudden land inheritance within a farming family.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Iowa farmer's sudden decision to give his land to his three daughters shatters their lives."

### Why Watch
- It features a dramatic story centered on an Iowa farmer and his three daughters.
- It explores the intense family fallout when a farm is unexpectedly bequeathed.
- It has a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It may not appeal to viewers who dislike family drama films.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a drama and family film with a runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #iowa-farm, #family-drama, #fertile-farm, #three-daughters, #sudden-decision, #shattered-lives

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jocelyn Moorhouse
- **Networks / Studios**: Touchstone Pictures, Propaganda Films, Beacon Communications

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michelle Pfeiffer** as *Rose Cook Lewis*
- **Jessica Lange** as *Ginny Cook Smith*
- **Jason Robards** as *Larry Cook*
- **Jennifer Jason Leigh** as *Caroline Cook*
- **Colin Firth** as *Jess Clark*
- **Keith Carradine** as *Ty Smith*
- **Kevin Anderson** as *Peter Lewis*
- **Pat Hingle** as *Harold Clark*
- **John Carroll Lynch** as *Ken LaSalle*
- **Anne Pitoniak** as *Mary Livingstone*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream A Thousand Acres (1997)?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is A Thousand Acres worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in a 1997 family drama about an Iowa farm inheritance.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-five minutes.

### Q: What are the essential scenes or episodes?
As a feature film released on September 19, 1997, it does not consist of episodic television content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Thousand Acres — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66588)
- [A Thousand Acres (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Thousand_Acres_(film))
- [A Thousand Acres (1997) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120323/fullcredits/)
- [A Thousand Acres (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66588-a-thousand-acres/cast)
- [Beth Grant](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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