Sometimes a Great Notion
Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) is an action drama, directed by Paul Newman. It stars Paul Newman and Henry Fonda. The 114-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Sometimes a Great Notion Is About
Sometimes a Great Notion, directed by and starring Paul Newman, was the first film adaptation of Ken Kesey's novel of the same name, scripted by John Gay. It follows a family logging business in Oregon that keeps working even as the town goes broke and other loggers go on strike against them. Richard Jaeckel received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for playing Joe Ben Stamper, and the film also earned a Best Song nomination. Who it's for: anyone curious about Paul Newman's directing career and adaptations of Ken Kesey's fiction. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a gentle family drama rather than a hard edged depiction of working class conflict.
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What is Sometimes a Great Notion about?
Sometimes a Great Notion, directed by and starring Paul Newman, was the first film adaptation of Ken Kesey's novel of the same name, scripted by John Gay. It follows a family logging business in Oregon that keeps working even as the town goes broke and other loggers go on strike against them.
Where can I watch Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion runs for 114 minutes (1h 54m).
When did Sometimes a Great Notion come out?
Sometimes a Great Notion was released in 1971.
Who directed Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion was directed by Paul Newman.
Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion stars Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin.
What is Sometimes a Great Notion's rating?
Sometimes a Great Notion holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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