Movie

The Good Earth

95%Critics19 reviews76%Audience93 reviews

7.6274average critics score, out of 1019372h 18m

Drama

Inspired by a Pearl S. Buck novel, this inspiring drama follows the many ups and downs in the lives of Chinese farmers Wang Lung and O-Lan. Though the couple initially finds success farming their land, their fortunes decline, and lean times follow. Later, when Wang Lung and O-Lan once again reap bountiful harvests and raise a family, the presence of the beautiful young Lotus complicates their lives further.

Directed by:

Sidney Franklin