Sarah, Plain and Tall
"It took all of her courage to come and all of her love to stay"
Originally released in 1991. Sarah, Plain and Tall is a drama/family film. directed by Glenn Jordan.
Starring Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, and Lexi Randall
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 1991
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenn Close
as Sarah Wheaton
Christopher Walken
as Jacob Witting
Lexi Randall
as Anna Witting
Małgorzata Zajączkowska
as Maggie Grant
Jon DeVries
as Matthew Grant
James Rebhorn
as William Wheaton
Woody Watson
as Jess Stearns
Betty Laird
as Mrs. Parkley
Kara Beth Taylor
as Rose
Christopher Bell
as Caleb Witting
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
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 mai...
Who directed Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall was directed by Glenn Jordan.
How long is Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Sarah, Plain and Tall released?
Sarah, Plain and Tall was released on February 3, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sarah, Plain and Tall?
The main cast of Sarah, Plain and Tall includes Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Małgorzata Zajączkowska, Jon DeVries.