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Cold Sassy Tree

6.619891h 35mNRMovieDramaTV Movie

In the early 20th century, an independent lady from up North causes a scandal when she decides to wed an older local general-store owner just three weeks after he's been widowed.

DirectorJoan Tewkesbury
WriterOlive Ann Burns
ProducersKaren Danaher-Dorr·Faye Dunaway

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Cast · Directed by Joan Tewkesbury

FDFaye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway
Love Simpson Blakeslee
RWRichard Widmark
Richard Widmark
Enoch Rucker Blakeslee
FFFrances Fisher
Frances Fisher
Loma Williams
LGLee Garlington
Lee Garlington
Mary Willis
JJJohn M. Jackson
John M. Jackson
Hoyt
JSJay O. Sanders
Jay O. Sanders
Clayton McAllister
JAJo Harvey Allen
Jo Harvey Allen
Effie Belle Tate
KS
Ken Strong
Camp
SMSamantha Mathis
Samantha Mathis
Lightfoot McClendon
NHNeil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
Will Tweedy
DBDan Biggers
Dan Biggers
Minister
JC
Jerry Campbell
Luther

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Cold Sassy Tree — streaming FAQ

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Cold Sassy Tree isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Cold Sassy Tree on Netflix?

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Cold Sassy Tree isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Cold Sassy Tree?

Cold Sassy Tree hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 4, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.