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Corn (2004): Cast & Plot

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Corn is a 2004 film directed by Dave Silver, starring Jena Malone as Emily Rasmussen, Anne Bobby and Don Harvey. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

Corn (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Dave Silver
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Corn About?

The premise of Corn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When she returns home to give birth, she witnesses a mysterious environmental spill linked to a field of genetically‑modified corn. The townspeople dismiss her warnings, causing her to doubt her own sanity while she relentlessly investigates the strange phenomenon and its hidden dangers.

Cast & crew

Corn Cast & Characters

Jena Malone leads the cast as Emily Rasmussen, with Anne Bobby as Marta Rasmussen and Don Harvey as Horace Rasmussen. Directed by Dave Silver; 29 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Corn Plot Summary

What happens in Corn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Emily Rasmussen drops out of college after discovering she is pregnant, and reluctantly returns to her Horace Rasmussen stepfather’s sheep ranch to get her life back on track. She plans to keep the baby, even though the father—a politician—refuses to help to avoid a scandal. The death of her mother when she was young has left her with a strained relationship with her father, setting a tense emotional stage as she tries to rebuild her life.

Full summary

The whole story of Corn, scene by scene

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FAQ

Corn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Corn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Corn?

Corn runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Corn released?

Corn was released on October 1, 2004.

Who directed Corn?

Corn was directed by Dave Silver.

Who is in the cast of Corn?

Corn stars Jena Malone as Emily Rasmussen, Anne Bobby as Marta Rasmussen and Don Harvey as Horace Rasmussen, among 29 credited actors.

Does Corn have a post-credit scene?

No. Corn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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