Sometimes a Great Notion
Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the Stampers to stop, however Hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. Hank's wife wishes he would stop and hopes that they can spend more time together. When Hank's half brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.
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Where can I watch Sometimes a Great Notion in the United States?
Sometimes a Great Notion is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion stars Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, and Richard Jaeckel. Paul Newman is the director.
How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
When did Sometimes a Great Notion come out?
Sometimes a Great Notion was released on December 17, 1971.
Which studio made Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion was produced by Universal Pictures and Newman-Foreman Company in the United States.
What was the budget for Sometimes a Great Notion?
Sometimes a Great Notion was made on a budget of $3,660,000.
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