The Land Girls
“The story of three young women and the events that would change their lives... The friendships that would stay with them forever... and the loves that would change their hearts.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Catherine McCormack
Stella
Rachel Weisz
Ag (Agapanthus)
Anna Friel
Prue (Prudence)
Steven Mackintosh
Joe Lawrence
Paul Bettany
Philip
Nicholas Le Prevost
Agricultural Officer
Lucy Akhurst
Janet
Celia Bannerman
District Commissioner
Tom Georgeson
Mr. John Lawrence
Ann Bell
Philip's Mother
Nigel Planer
Gerald
Michael Mantas
Desmond
Maureen O'Brien
Mrs. John Lawrence
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Leland
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Dewhurst, David Leland, Angela Huth
- Original Score
- Brian Lock
- Original Title
- The Land Girls
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Intermedia Films, Greenpoint Films, Camera One, West Eleven Films, Arena Films, Canal+, Sofineurope, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Leland
Keith Dewhurst, David Leland, Angela Huth
Brian Lock
Henry Braham
Ruth Jackson, Simon Relph
Department Leadership Roster
David Leland
Director
Keith Dewhurst
Writer
David Leland
Writer
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Caroline Amies
Production Design
Shuna Harwood
Costume Design
Simon Relph
Producer
Brian Lock
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Land Girls about?
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.
Who directed The Land Girls?
The Land Girls was directed by David Leland.
Who stars in The Land Girls?
The principal cast of The Land Girls includes Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel, Steven Mackintosh, Paul Bettany.
When was The Land Girls released and how long is it?
The Land Girls was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Land Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Land Girls was composed by Brian Lock.
Is The Land Girls based on a book or true story?
The Land Girls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Angela Huth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Land Girls?
The Land Girls holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).