The Homesman
Originally released in 2014. The Homesman is a western/drama film. directed by Tommy Lee Jones. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hilary Swank, Tommy Lee Jones, and Grace Gummer
Synopsis
When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life drifter, George Briggs, to join her. The unlikely pair and the three women head east, where a waiting minister and his wife have offered to take the women in. But the group first must traverse the harsh Nebraska Territories marked by stark beauty, psychological peril and constant threat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (844 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.4M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Hilary Swank
as Mary Bee Cuddy
Tommy Lee Jones
as George Briggs
Grace Gummer
as Arabella Sours
Miranda Otto
as Theoline Belknap
Sonja Richter
as Gro Svendsen
Tim Blake Nelson
as The Freighter
James Spader
as Aloysius Duffy
John Lithgow
as Reverend Alfred Dowd
Evan Jones
as Bob Giffen
Barry Corbin
as Buster Shaver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,442,853
Production Companies
- The Javelina Film Company
- EuropaCorp
- Ithaca Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Homesman about?
When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the wo...
Who directed The Homesman?
The Homesman was directed by Tommy Lee Jones.
How long is The Homesman?
The Homesman has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Homesman released?
The Homesman was released on May 18, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Homesman?
The main cast of The Homesman includes Hilary Swank, Tommy Lee Jones, Grace Gummer, Miranda Otto, Sonja Richter.
Is The Homesman worth watching?
The Homesman has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 844 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.