A Painted House
"Desperate Times, hard truths, unexpected dangers. One extraordinary summer will change a young boy and his family...forever."
Originally released in 2003. A Painted House is a drama/family film. directed by Alfonso Arau.
Starring Scott Glenn, Logan Lerman, and Robert Sean Leonard
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Scott Glenn
as Eli 'Pappy' Chandler
Logan Lerman
as Luke Chandler
Robert Sean Leonard
as Jesse Chandler
Pablo Schreiber
as Hank Spruill
Audrey Marie Anderson
as Tally Spruill
Arija Bareikis
as Kathleen Chandler
Luis Garcia
as Cowboy
Melinda Dillon
as Gran Chandler
Michael Shamus Wiles
as Stick Peters
Luke Eberl
as Trot Spruill
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Painted House about?
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 condit...
Who directed A Painted House?
A Painted House was directed by Alfonso Arau.
How long is A Painted House?
A Painted House has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was A Painted House released?
A Painted House was released on April 27, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Painted House?
The main cast of A Painted House includes Scott Glenn, Logan Lerman, Robert Sean Leonard, Pablo Schreiber, Audrey Marie Anderson.