Skylark
Synopsis
Jacob's farm is in trouble from a severe drought. Jacob and Sarah begin to wonder if Sarah can stay, and what will happen to Jacob if she and the children have to leave the farm.
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Top Cast
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Glenn Close
Sarah Witting
Christopher Walken
Jacob Witting
Lexi Randall
Anna Witting
Małgorzata Zajączkowska
Maggie
Jon DeVries
Matthew
Tresa Hughes
Matty Wheaton
Lee Richardson
Chub 'Chubbers' Horatio
Lois Smith
Lou Wheaton
Elizabeth Wilson
Harriet Wheaton
James Rebhorn
William Wheaton
Woody Watson
Jess Stearns
Anne Swift
Meg
T. Max Graham
Photographer (as Max Graham)
Betty Laird
Mrs. Parkley
Peggy Freisen
Caroline
Michael T. McGraw
Samuel
Kara Beth Taylor
Rose (uncredited)
Christopher Bell
Caleb Witting
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia MacLachlan
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Skylark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- William Self Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Sarah Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Patricia MacLachlan
David Shire
Mike Fash
Michael Brown
Joseph Sargent, Glenn Close, William Self
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Patricia MacLachlan
Writer
Joseph Sargent
Producer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Ed Wittstein
Production Design
Michael Brown
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 Skylark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skylark about?
Jacob's farm is in trouble from a severe drought. Jacob and Sarah begin to wonder if Sarah can stay, and what will happen to Jacob if she and the children have to leave the farm.
Who directed Skylark?
Skylark was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Skylark?
The principal cast of Skylark includes Glenn Close, Christopher Walken, Lexi Randall, Małgorzata Zajączkowska, Jon DeVries.
When was Skylark released and how long is it?
Skylark was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Skylark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skylark was composed by David Shire.
Is Skylark based on a book or true story?
Skylark is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Patricia MacLachlan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skylark?
Skylark holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).