Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah, John Lithgow

Set in the 1970s, the story reflects on a group of Presbyterian missionaries and two American pilots/gun-runners in the Amazon, and how their intentions affect the world around them. Film focuses on ...( read more  read more... )the pilots' efforts to bomb a tribe of Indians off their land until one of the pilot's Indian heritage puts him in conflict with the job.

Flixster Users

61% liked it

2,910 ratings

R, 180

Directed by: David Jones (II), Hector Babenco, Roberto Gervitz

Release Date: January 1, 1991

Invite friends to see

Stats: 106 reviews

Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Your Rating



clear rating
Share on: Facebook Twitter

Flixster Reviews (106)


  • January 6, 2007
    One of my all time favorites and it got no respect. To hell w/them I say. not on dvd
  • August 7, 2009
    i recommend this film cause i like the director Hector Babenco { kiss of spider woman } but also for the amazing plans of falls and the waters of Amazonian river ...there is an extra bonus , some very nice trucks by the great composer Preisner.. you have to see the film and th...( read more)ing the huge disaster that happens there
  • August 22, 2008
    Interesting (though tragically too long), with great performances. The story overwhelms itself...
  • May 15, 2008
    I'm not even interested in seeing this movie.
  • August 9, 2007
    Just shows how people can make a difference.
  • May 29, 2007
    Incredibly, incredibly long
  • May 27, 2007
    i saw this movie on cable because kathy bates was in it and it was good!
  • May 25, 2007
    4-1/2 stars, because it has been years since I've seen this. But this is an intense movie. I loved it.
  • May 8, 2007
    This is a terrific movie. Well acted, beautiful locations. Moving story. I guarentee it.

Critic Reviews


No recent reviews.

Comments


  • doboy1
    January 6, 2007
    This movie is awsome I can't believe it's not on DVD.

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Official Trailer

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Avatar
    Avatar (33%)
  • Orange County
    Orange County (38%)
  • Top Gun
    Top Gun (38%)

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

At Play in the Fi... : Watch Free on TV


Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for At Play in the Fields of the Lord. Want to create one?

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?