That Evening Sun
2009 · Movie · PG-13 · 109 min · ★ 6.7 · 79% critics
An older farmer returns to his rural home in Tennessee and finds himself fighting to hold onto the life and land he believes are still his. As old grudges and family conflict rise to the surface, he faces a bitter struggle over home, pride, and survival.
Also known as I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-11-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (55 votes)
About
If you like quiet, character-driven rural dramas such as Still Mine or Lemon Tree, this may work for you; Not for you if you want fast pacing, lighter moods, or a more crowd-pleasing story.
Pros: strong central conflict; grounded rural drama; emotionally tense | Cons: slow-moving story; heavy mood; limited levity
Cast & crew
Hal Holbrook
as Abner Meecham
Ray McKinnon
as Lonzo Choat
Mia Wasikowska
as Pamela Choat
Carrie Preston
as Ludie Choat
Walton Goggins
as Paul Meecham
Barry Corbin
as Thurl Chessor
Dixie Carter
as Ellen Meecham
Directed by Scott Teems