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The Homesman

  • 20142014
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  • 2h 2m
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Tommy Lee Jones and Hilary Swank in The Homesman (2014)
When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a drifter to join her. The unlikely pair and the three women head east, where a waiting minister and his wife have offered to take the women in. But the group first must traverse the harsh Nebraska Territories marked by stark beauty, psychological peril and constant threat.
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Three women who have been driven mad by pioneer life are to be transported across the country by covered wagon by the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy, who in turn employs low-life d... Read allThree women who have been driven mad by pioneer life are to be transported across the country by covered wagon by the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy, who in turn employs low-life drifter George Briggs to assist her.Three women who have been driven mad by pioneer life are to be transported across the country by covered wagon by the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy, who in turn employs low-life drifter George Briggs to assist her.

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  • Director
    • Tommy Lee Jones
  • Writers
    • Tommy Lee Jones(screenplay)
    • Kieran Fitzgerald(screenplay)
    • Wesley A. Oliver(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Hilary Swank
    • Grace Gummer
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  • Director
    • Tommy Lee Jones
  • Writers
    • Tommy Lee Jones(screenplay)
    • Kieran Fitzgerald(screenplay)
    • Wesley A. Oliver(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Hilary Swank
    • Grace Gummer
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    • 211User reviews
    • 225Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 14 nominations

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    Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones
    • George Briggsas George Briggs
    Hilary Swank
    Hilary Swank
    • Mary Bee Cuddyas Mary Bee Cuddy
    Grace Gummer
    Grace Gummer
    • Arabella Soursas Arabella Sours
    Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto
    • Theoline Belknapas Theoline Belknap
    Sonja Richter
    Sonja Richter
    • Gro Svendsenas Gro Svendsen
    Jo Harvey Allen
    Jo Harvey Allen
    • Mrs. Polhemusas Mrs. Polhemus
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Buster Shaveras Buster Shaver
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • Thor Svendsenas Thor Svendsen
    William Fichtner
    William Fichtner
    • Vester Belknapas Vester Belknap
    Evan Jones
    Evan Jones
    • Bob Giffenas Bob Giffen
    Caroline Lagerfelt
    Caroline Lagerfelt
    • Netti Svendsenas Netti Svendsen
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Reverend Alfred Dowdas Reverend Alfred Dowd
    Tim Blake Nelson
    Tim Blake Nelson
    • Freighteras Freighter
    Jesse Plemons
    Jesse Plemons
    • Garn Soursas Garn Sours
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Aloysius Duffyas Aloysius Duffy
    Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld
    • Tabitha Hutchinsonas Tabitha Hutchinson
    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Altha Carteras Altha Carter
    Karen Jones
    • Mrs. Linensas Mrs. Linens
    • Director
      • Tommy Lee Jones
    • Writers
      • Tommy Lee Jones(screenplay)
      • Kieran Fitzgerald(screenplay)
      • Wesley A. Oliver(screenplay)
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    Nebraska, 1854. As the cold, snowy chill begins to settle, Mary Bee Cuddy, an independent, lonely yet strong-willed former teacher, undertakes to escort three women suffering from prairie madness to Lady's Aid Society Methodist Church, Hebron, Iowa. As Mary embarks on a long, challenging, and peril-laden journey, an unexpected ally in the shape of a claim jumper crosses paths with her: rugged George Briggs. However, whatever may be their fate, nothing will ever be the same again. What will it take to reach Altha Carter, the compassionate wife of the church's reverend? —Nick Riganas
    • suicide by hanging
    • suicide
    • driven insane
    • abusive marriage
    • female nudity
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      • The untold story of The West.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Western
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, sexual content, some disturbing behavior and nudity
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Glendon Swarthout's novel was published in 1988. Paul Newman owned the rights, and wanted to direct the film himself. After several failed scripts, he gave up.
    • Goofs
      During the Indian attack, every shot of the carriage has mountains in the background. The road from Nebraska to Iowa is nowhere near any mountains.
    • Quotes

      Tabitha Hutchinson: Who is Mary Bee Cuddy?

      George Briggs: Mary Bee Cuddy was as fine a woman as ever walked. You'll never know her.

      Tabitha Hutchinson: Well then, so what?

      George Briggs: Oh. You are the living breathing reason she will never be lost. That's what I'm talkin'.

      Tabitha Hutchinson: You're a strange man.

      George Briggs: I expect I am. Why don't we marry?

      Tabitha Hutchinson: Maybe.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 19 November 2014 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Rosalie The Prairie Flower
      Music & Lyrics by George Frederick Root (as George Fredrick Root)

      Performed by Hilary Swank

    User reviews211

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    Top review
    7/10
    The way things were
    The Homesman, written and directed and starring Tommy Lee Jones tells the story of Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank) a spinster who takes on the responsibility of bringing three insane women to Iowa where they can be taken care of.

    She saves or spares the life of George Briggs (Tommy Lee Jones) and enlists him on her arduous five week journey.

    When you see Hilary Swank and Tommy Lee Jones, you know the acting is going to be stellar. The parts of the insane women, Arabella Sours (Grace Gummer), Theoline Belknapp (Miranda Otto), Gro Svendsen (Sonja Richter) because of the great directing remained the focus while being secondary characters. The movie had a Shakespearean feel to it and that is a great compliment. These ladies portrayed insanity, believably and that takes serious dedication and acting ability.

    "The Homesman" was a tragedy and because of it, some people might not be able to pallet the story; there were some shocking attention grabbing scenes that the average viewer might not be prepared for. Those scenes, to me, were great examples of a different time, a time when life was hard and people died.

    The Homesman is a story that sits with you and makes you thankful for many things, even if it just the shoes on your feet.
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    • Release date
      • May 18, 2014 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Chiếm Đất
    • Filming locations
      • New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • EuropaCorp
      • Ithaca
      • The Javelina Film Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,429,989
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $45,433
      • Nov 16, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,819,421
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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