---
title: "The Field"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-field-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31651
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Field (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-field-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Field is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A farmer fights to keep his ancestral field when outsiders move in"

### Why Watch
- Harris's acclaimed performance
- Authentic Irish countryside setting
- Thought‑provoking story about land ownership

### Caveats & Content Note
- The regional focus may not resonate with all audiences
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film deals with mature themes of rivalry and sacrifice, suitable for teens and adults

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: rural, intense, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-field-1990#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jim Sheridan
- **Networks / Studios**: Sovereign Pictures, Granada Television, Noel Pearson

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Ruth McCabe** as *Tinker Woman*
- **Brendan Gleeson** as *Quarryman*
- **Tom Berenger** as *Peter - The American*
- **Sean McGinley** as *Father Chris Doran*
- **Jer O'Leary** as *Tinker Girl's Father*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Field released?
The Field was released in the United States on December 21, 1990.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
It is rated PG‑13.

### Q: In what era and location is the story set?
The story is set in early 1930s rural Ireland.

### Q: Did any cast member receive award recognition?
Actor Harris received a Best Actor nomination for his role as Bull McCabe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Field — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31651)
- [The Field (1990 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Field_(1990_film))
- [The Field (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/207738-the-field/prehled/)
- [The Field (2019): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/689504-the-field/tvurci)

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