The Homesman (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Homesman is a 2014 drama western starring John Lithgow, Tommy Lee Jones and Tim Blake Nelson. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $3.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Homesman About?
The premise of The Homesman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the Nebraska Territory of the mid-1850s, three women struggling with the hardships of pioneer life are left to face the dangers of the frontier alone. Determined to help, Mary Bee Cuddy volunteers to transport them to Iowa, embarking on a perilous journey across the vast and desolate landscape. She finds an unlikely companion in George Briggs, a taciturn drifter, as they confront not only the physical challenges of the journey, but also the psychological toll of the unforgiving environment and the women’s fragile mental states.
The Homesman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suicide by hanging
- suicide
- driven insane
- abusive marriage
- female nudity
- hanging
- sex scene
- house on fire
- revenge
- lost in the desert
- self abuse
- guilt ridden
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- murder
- rape
- murder of a baby
- knife fight
- shot in the head
- setting a house on fire
- loss of child
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- prison wagon
- roast pig
- old west
- plot twist
- shooting
- slave
- tied feet
- refused services
- singing
- dancing
- buffalo skin
- anti western
- money
- fire
- tomb
- road movie
- journey
- horse
- drawing lots
- single woman
- based on novel
- pioneer
- prairie
- horse drawn plow
- plowing a field
- nebraska territory
- barn
- female singer
- air piano
The Homesman Cast
John Lithgow leads the cast, with Tommy Lee Jones and Tim Blake Nelson.
Also Starring in The Homesman
· 5 moreThe Homesman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Homesman 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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The Homesman Plot Summary
What happens in The Homesman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1854, Mary Bee Cuddy, a 31-year-old single teacher from New York, relocates to the Midwest in search of greater prospects. Settling in the modest farming community of Loup in the Nebraska Territory, she not only owns considerable land but also enjoys a stable financial situation. Despite her outward strength and independence, she grapples with feelings of isolation and depression. Seeking companionship, she invites her neighbor, Bob Giffen, to dinner and proposes marriage. Unfortunately, he declines her offer, stating that she is plain-looking and too commanding, opting instead to seek a partner back east.
Full summary
The whole story of The Homesman, scene by scene
The Homesman Box Office
The Homesman grossed $3.8 million worldwide. $2.4 million came from the US and Canada and $1.4 million (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.8M
- US & Canada
- $2.4M
- International
- $1.4M
The Homesman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Homesman.
How Well Do You Know The Homesman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Homesman Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “The Homesman - Der Bittere Traum von Freiheit” and “Dívida de Honra”.
- Also known as
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- The Homesman - Der Bittere Traum von Freiheit
- Dívida de Honra
- Deuda de honor - The Homesman
- Deuda de honor
- Μέχρι Το Τέλος
- A kelletlen útitárs
- Eskorta
- Местный
- המסע
- Síla života
- 送乡人
- Водачът
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- Yolcu
- 더 홈즈맨
- 逃離邊境
- Човек за кућу
- Sila života
- Bărbatul de casă
- Pot domov
- ミッション・ワイルド
- Namų vyras, ადგილობრივი
- ศรัทธา ความหวัง แดนเกียรติยศ
- Deute d’honor
- Місцевий
- Le chariot des damnées
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The Homesman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Homesman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Homesman?
The Homesman runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Homesman released?
The Homesman was released on November 14, 2014.
Who is in the cast of The Homesman?
The Homesman stars John Lithgow, Tommy Lee Jones and Tim Blake Nelson, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Homesman make at the box office?
The Homesman grossed $3.8 million worldwide ($2.4 million domestic, $1.4 million international).
How is The Homesman rated?
The Homesman has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does The Homesman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Homesman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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