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Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991)

Movie ★ 7.1 98 min

Drama Family Romance TV Movie

Kansas, 1910. Widowed farmer Jacob Witting finds that taking care of both his farm and two children, Anna and Caleb, is too difficult to handle alone. John takes out an ad in a newspaper for a mail-order bride, to which the "plain and tall" Sarah Wheaton answers, soon traveling from Maine to Kansas to become John's wife. Despite the love that grows between Sarah and the family, Sarah finds herself homesick, and she must ultimately choose whether or not to stay.

Glenn Jordan Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 3, 1991
Runtime
98 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt0102842
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Cast

Glenn Close Glenn Close Sarah Wheaton Christopher Walken Christopher Walken Jacob Witting Lexi Randall Lexi Randall Anna Witting Małgorzata Zajączkowska Małgorzata Zajączkowska Maggie Grant Jon DeVries Jon DeVries Matthew Grant James Rebhorn James Rebhorn William Wheaton Woody Watson Woody Watson Jess Stearns Betty Laird Mrs. Parkley Kara Beth Taylor Rose Christopher Bell Caleb Witting

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sarah, Plain and Tall about?
Kansas, 1910. Widowed farmer Jacob Witting finds that taking care of both his farm and two children, Anna and Caleb, is too difficult to handle alone. John takes out an ad in a newspaper for a mail-order bride, to which the "plain and tall" Sarah Wheaton answers, soon traveling from Maine to Kansas to become John's wife. Despite the love that grows between Sarah and the family, Sarah finds herself homesick, and she must ultimately choose whether or not to stay.
Who directed Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall stars Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Małgorzata Zajączkowska.
When was Sarah, Plain and Tall released?
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a 1991 drama, family, romance, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Sarah, Plain and Tall?
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