Barn Burning (1980): Cast & Where to Watch
Barn Burning is a 1980 drama directed by Peter Werner, starring Tommy Lee Jones as Ab Snopes, Shawn Whittington and Jennie Hughes. It runs 41 minutes. Stream it on Fandor and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 41 min
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Learning in Focus
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Barn Burning About?
The premise of Barn Burning without spoilers.
Ab Snopes (Tommy Lee Jones) is a Southern tenant farmer who burns his employer’s barn after feeling insulted. His son, Sarty, is horrified. With no evidence, Snopes avoids punishment and the family is forced to move. Soon he offends a new wealthy landlord, and Sarty, torn between loyalty to his father and his own sense of right, must decide whether to protect his family or break free from the cycle of violence and poverty. Adapted by Horton Foote, the film brings Faulkner’s stark portrait of class conflict and familial hatred to life.
Barn Burning Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- father son relationship
Where to Watch Barn Burning
Stream it on Fandor and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Barn Burning Cast & Characters
Tommy Lee Jones leads the cast as Ab Snopes, with Shawn Whittington as Sarty Snopes and Jennie Hughes as Lena Snopes. Directed by Peter Werner; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Werner
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Tommy Lee Jones as Ab Snopes - Shawn Whittington as Sarty Snopes
- Jennie Hughes as Lena Snopes
- Julie Kaye Fanton as Donna Mae Snopes
Also Starring in Barn Burning
· 11 more- Henry Fonda Themselves
- Diane Kagan Mother
- Al Scott Judge
- Carolyn Coates Aunt
- Simpson Hemphill Stranger
- Michael Riney Brother
- James Franks Blacksmith
- Thomas Hal Phillips Justice
- Tom Royals Harris
- Jimmy Faulkner Major DeSpain
- Jean Pettigrew Mrs. DeSpain
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Movies Like Barn Burning
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Burning Soil, A Father for Charlie and That Evening Sun.
Barn Burning FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Barn Burning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Barn Burning?
Barn Burning runs 41 minutes.
When was Barn Burning released?
Barn Burning was released on March 17, 1980.
Who directed Barn Burning?
Barn Burning was directed by Peter Werner.
More films by Peter Werner Who is in the cast of Barn Burning?
Barn Burning stars Tommy Lee Jones as Ab Snopes, Shawn Whittington as Sarty Snopes and Jennie Hughes as Lena Snopes, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Barn Burning?
In the US, Barn Burning is streaming on Fandor, Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Barn Burning have a post-credit scene?
No. Barn Burning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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