Sarah, Plain and Tall
“It took all of her courage to come and all of her love to stay”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia MacLachlan, Carol Sobieski
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Sarah, Plain and Tall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Patricia MacLachlan, Carol Sobieski
David Shire
Mike Fash
John Wright
Glenn Jordan, Glenn Close, William Self
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Director
Glenn Jordan
Producer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
John Wright
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sarah, Plain and Tall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in Sarah, Plain and Tall?
The principal cast of Sarah, Plain and Tall includes Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Małgorzata Zajączkowska, Jon DeVries.
When was Sarah, Plain and Tall released and how long is it?
Sarah, Plain and Tall was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Sarah, Plain and Tall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sarah, Plain and Tall was composed by David Shire.
Is Sarah, Plain and Tall based on a book or true story?
Sarah, Plain and Tall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia MacLachlan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sarah, Plain and Tall?
Sarah, Plain and Tall holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).