A Painted House

– A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle agains..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours
Release Year:
2003
A Painted House (2003)

A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

27 Apr 2003

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Alfonso Arau

Writer:

Patrick Sheane Duncan (teleplay), John Grisham (novel), John Grisham

Main Actors:

Scott Glenn, Arija Bareikis, Robert Sean Leonard, Melinda Dillon

Plot:

A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.

Production:

Hallmark Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10