The Good Earth
Seen it?1937 | 139 min | Drama, History, Romance
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Oscars. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Pride & Prejudice or Out of Africa, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1937: an older pace and style.
China, during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The arranged marriage between Wang Lung, a humble farmer, and O-Lan, a domestic slave, will endure the many hardships of life over the years; but the temptations of a fragile prosperity will endanger their love and the survival of their entire family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Best Actress, Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sidney Franklin
- Paul MuniWang
- Luise RainerO-Lan
- Walter ConnollyUncle
- Tilly LoschLotus
- Charley GrapewinOld Father
- Jessie RalphCuckoo
- Soo YongAunt
- Keye LukeElder Son
- Roland LuiYounger Son
- Suzanna KimLittle Fool