Skylark
G

Skylark

1993 • 95 min • Drama · Family · TV Movie

Synopsis

Jacob's farm is in trouble from a severe drought. Jacob and Sarah begin to wonder if Sarah can stay, and what will happen to Jacob if she and the children have to leave the farm.

Our family guide

Best from age 7
70
Movie Knight Score
21 reviews
  • 70 Audience · 21 · 100%

Jacob and Sarah face the devastating impact of a severe drought on their Kansas farm. As the land withers, they must confront difficult decisions about their family's future, and whether Sarah and the children can remain on the farm with Jacob.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Drought and its emotional toll
  • Themes of potential family separation

What it models well

  • Resilience in hardship
  • Family unity
  • Perseverance
  • Hope

Talk about it after

  • The challenges of farming and nature's power
  • Making difficult family decisions
  • The importance of community support

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Top billed cast

Director: Joseph Sargent • Crew: Patricia MacLachlan

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Details

TMDB audience
7.0/10 (21)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Franchise
Sarah, Plain and Tall Collection

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