The Grass Harp 1996
“Love is a chain of love... as nature is a chain of life.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- Charles Matthau
- Networks
- Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions, Fine Line Features
- Where to Stream
- Fandango At Home
What is The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp is a 1996 film directed by Charles Matthau and based on the novel by Truman Capote. The often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 11, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions, Fine Line Features
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 35 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Charles Matthau-Jerry Tokofsky-John Davis Productions, Fine Line Features
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The Grass Harp is a 1996 film directed by Charles Matthau and based on the novel by Truman Capote. The often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. After becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to live with his father's cousins, Verena and Dolly. Verena is characterized as a rich and bossy businesswoman. The household dynamic shifts when Dolly, Collin, and the maid stage a revolt and move to a tree house. The film features a cast that includes Joe Don Baker, Bonnie Bartlett, and Nell Carter.
Should you watch it?
“An orphan moves to the Deep South in this often-witty coming-of-age drama.”
- It is based on the novel and novella by Truman Capote.
- It features a narrative about a household revolt involving a tree house.
- It is an often-witty coming-of-age drama set in the 1940s Deep South.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action might find the drama's focus on family dynamics and a household revolt slow.
Watch it if you enjoy coming-of-age dramas adapted from Truman Capote stories set in the Deep South.
The tone is often witty, and it is a comedy, drama, and family film suitable for general audiences with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
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Where to stream The Grass Harp?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material, though the film is listed as available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
Is The Grass Harp worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate witty coming-of-age dramas based on Truman Capote's work about an unusual family in the Deep South.
What is the binge duration for The Grass Harp?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What are the essential episodes of The Grass Harp?
The Grass Harp is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so it does not contain episodes.
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