The Land Girls
Seen it?1998 | 111 min | Drama, Romance, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history and war-film fans and book lovers. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Liked From Here to Eternity or 1917? This is a good next one. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
During World War II, the organisation "The Women's Land Army" recruited women to work on British farms while the men were off to war. Three such "land girls" of different social backgrounds - quiet Stella, young hairdresser Prue, and Cambridge graduate Ag - become best friends in spite of their different backgrounds.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Leland
- Catherine McCormackStella
- Rachel WeiszAg (Agapanthus)
- Anna FrielPrue (Prudence)
- Steven MackintoshJoe Lawrence
- Paul BettanyPhilip
- Nicholas Le PrevostAgricultural Officer
- Lucy AkhurstJanet
- Celia BannermanDistrict Commissioner
- Tom GeorgesonMr. John Lawrence
- Ann BellPhilip's Mother