Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991)

80% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
71% of users liked it
(3,300 ratings)

The made-for-television film Sarah, Plain & Tall is a Hallmark Hall of Fame production about a single New England schoolteacher (Glenn Close) who responds to an advertisement by a Midwestern widower, who is asking for a bride to help him raise his two children. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Glenn Jordan
Written By: Patricia MacLachlan, Carol Sobieski
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Television, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Feb 3, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Mar 19, 1992
Studio: Republic Pictures Home Video

Critic Reviews

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Shows how love heals fears about outsiders
Audrey Rock-Richardson, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah)
Positively delightful family tale in the tradition of "Anne of Green Gables." Great, uplifting fun for everyone. .

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Curtis L

A movie to see for Walken fans. That's about all you'll get out of it.
Sunil J

It's a Hallmark movie but it's tolerable.
Leo L

Loved the book, and enjoyed the movie.