Cast: Richard Farnsworth

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Richard Farnsworth. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Straight Story

1999 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction David Lynch

Cast Richard Farnsworth · Sissy Spacek · Harry Dean Stanton · Everett McGill

Synopsis The Straight Story (1999) follows the true-life journey of Alvin Straight, an elderly man who embarks on a remarkable 260-mile trek across the American Heartland. The film captures Alvin's slow and steady voyage from Laurens, Iowa, to Mt. Zion, Wisconsin,...

7.8

41K votes

7.8

41K votes

Misery

1990 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Rob Reiner

Cast Kathy Bates · James Caan · Frances Sternhagen · Richard Farnsworth

Synopsis Misery (1990) follows acclaimed author Paul Sheldon as he embarks on a perilous journey home from his secluded Colorado retreat after finishing his newest novel. A sudden blizzard causes him to lose control of his vehicle, resulting in a severe...

7.5

38K votes

7.5

38K votes

The Grey Fox

1982 · Movie · 110 min. · Canada

Direction Phillip Borsos

Cast Richard Farnsworth · Jackie Burroughs · Ken Pogue · Wayne Robson

Synopsis The Grey Fox (1982) follows the story of Bill Miner, a notorious highwayman from the Old West, who was famously dubbed "The Gentleman Bandit" by the Pinkertons. After serving 33 years in prison, Miner is released in 1901 and finds...

6.9

59 votes

6.9

59 votes

Anne of Green Gables (TV)

1985 · Movie · 199 min. · Canada

Direction Kevin Sullivan

Cast Megan Follows · Colleen Dewhurst · Richard Farnsworth · Patricia Hamilton

Synopsis Anne of Green Gables (TV) (1985) is a visually stunning adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved children's novel, making it an ideal choice for a family viewing experience. Originally created for Canadian television, this production stands out for its faithfulness...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

The Natural

1984 · Movie · 134 min. · United States

Direction Barry Levinson

Cast Robert Redford · Kim Basinger · Glenn Close · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Natural (1984) follows the journey of Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford), a prodigious baseball player from a farming background. His extraordinary talent is evident from the start, especially with his enchanted bat, crafted from a tree struck by lightning after...

6.6

5K votes

6.6

5K votes

Monty Walsh

1970 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction William A. Fraker

Cast Lee Marvin · Jeanne Moreau · Jack Palance · Mitchell Ryan

Synopsis Monty Walsh (1970) follows the journey of an aging cowboy navigating the twilight of the Wild West era. As the landscape transforms with the advent of barbed wire and railways, the demand for cowboys dwindles, leaving Monte and his companions...

6.5

231 votes

6.5

231 votes

Comes a Horseman

1978 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Alan J. Pakula

Cast Jane Fonda · Jason Robards · James Caan · Richard Farnsworth

Synopsis Comes a Horseman (1978) follows the story of Ella Connors, a resilient single woman who faces immense pressure to sell her struggling cattle ranch to her corrupt former admirer, Jacob Ewing. Desperate for support, Ella turns to her steadfast neighbor,...

6.2

542 votes

6.2

542 votes

Tom Horn

1980 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction William Wiard

Cast Steve McQueen · Richard Farnsworth · Linda Evans · Billy Green Bush

Synopsis Tom Horn (1980) follows the tale of a celebrated former army scout who is enlisted by ranchers to track down cattle thieves. However, his exceptional skills lead to his arrest for the murder of a young boy. As the story...

6.2

858 votes

6.2

858 votes

The Big Valley (TV Series)

1965 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Louis F. Edelman · A.I. Bezzerides · Virgil W. Vogel · Bernard McEveety

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Richard Long · Lee Majors · Linda Evans

Synopsis The Big Valley (TV Series) (1965) is a classic Western drama that aired from 1965 to 1969, spanning 4 seasons and 112 episodes. The story unfolds in the 1870s on the Barkley Ranch, situated in California's San Joaquin Valley, close...

6.0

97 votes

6.0

97 votes

The Adventures of Marco Polo

1938 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Gary Cooper · Sigrid Gurie · Basil Rathbone · George Barbier

Synopsis The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938) follows the journey of the intrepid explorer Marco Polo as he ventures from his hometown of Venice to the distant city of Peking. Along the way, he makes remarkable discoveries, including the introduction of...

5.8

416 votes

5.8

416 votes

Resurrection

1980 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Ellen Burstyn · Sam Shepard · Richard Farnsworth · Roberts Blossom

Synopsis Resurrection (1980) follows Ellen Burstyn as she briefly experiences the afterlife following a tragic car accident that claims her husband's life. As she embarks on a lengthy journey of physical recovery, she uncovers an extraordinary ability to heal physical ailments....

5.8

93 votes

5.8

93 votes

Havana

1990 · Movie · 130 min. · United States

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Lena Olin · Alan Arkin · Raul Julia

Synopsis Havana (1990) follows the tale of Jack Weil, a daring and high-stakes gambler who seeks thrills in the bustling city of Havana during the tumultuous Christmas season of 1958. As Cuba stands on the brink of revolution, Weil believes that...

5.7

3K votes

5.7

3K votes

Into the Night

1985 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction John Landis

Cast Jeff Goldblum · Michelle Pfeiffer · Irene Papas · David Bowie

Synopsis Into the Night (1985) follows the chaotic life of Ed Okin, a man grappling with insomnia, marital infidelity, and a monotonous job. One fateful night, he embarks on a drive through the bustling streets of Los Angeles, which leads him...

5.7

2K votes

5.7

2K votes

The Two Jakes

1990 · Movie · 133 min. · United States

Direction Jack Nicholson

Cast Jack Nicholson · Harvey Keitel · Meg Tilly · Eli Wallach

Synopsis The Two Jakes (1990) follows the story of private investigator Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson), who is drawn into a complex web of deceit, infidelity, and murder. Set in the 1940s, the narrative unfolds as Gittes is hired to investigate a...

5.4

999 votes

5.4

999 votes

The Hard Man

1957 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction George Sherman

Cast Guy Madison · Valerie French · Lorne Greene · Barry Atwater

Synopsis The Hard Man (1957) follows the story of Steve Burden, a seasoned lawman who has been released from his duties due to his reputation for bringing in too many wanted men deceased. The aging Sheriff of El Solito seeks Steve's...

5.1

45 votes

5.1

45 votes

The Legend of the Lone Ranger

1981 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction William A. Fraker

Cast Klinton Spilsbury · Michael Horse · Christopher Lloyd · Matt Clark

Synopsis The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) follows the tale of a lone Texas Ranger who miraculously escapes a deadly ambush orchestrated by the notorious outlaw Butch Cavendish. Driven by a thirst for justice, he resurfaces as a mysterious, masked...

4.9

182 votes

4.9

182 votes

Highway to Hell

1990 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Ate de Jong

Cast Patrick Bergin · Adam Storke · Chad Lowe · Kristy Swanson

Synopsis Highway to Hell (1990) follows the harrowing journey of a groom-to-be who must embark on a perilous quest to rescue his bride. The story unfolds when the bride is inexplicably taken to the depths of Hell. Driven by desperation and...

4.9

569 votes

4.9

569 votes

4.4

3K votes

Ruckus

1980 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Max Kleven

Cast Dirk Benedict · Linda Blair · Richard Farnsworth · Matt Clark

Synopsis Ruckus (1980) follows the story of Kyle Hanson, a Vietnam veteran grappling with the aftermath of his wartime experiences, which have made it challenging for him to reintegrate into civilian life. When Kyle, disheveled and wearing soiled fatigues, pauses in...

4.1

25 votes

4.1

25 votes

Lassie

1994 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Frederic Forrest · Helen Slater · Jon Tenney · Tom Guiry

Synopsis Lassie (1994) follows the beloved canine as she forms a bond with an urban family transitioning to rural life on a Virginia farm. The intelligent collie assists a young boy in dealing with his mother's passing and his father's new...

4.0

547 votes

4.0

547 votes