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The Grass Is Singing

4.719811h 45mMovieDrama

In Southern Rhodesia in the 1940s, city-dweller Mary marries farmer Dick Turner and is plucked from the comforts of her cosmopolitan life and forced to live on his unsuccessful farm. Mary slowly goes insane and has a sexual affair with her…

DirectorMichael Raeburn
WriterMichael Raeburn
ProducerMark Forstater

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Raeburn

KBKaren Black
Karen Black
Mary Turner
JTJohn Thaw
John Thaw
Dick Turner
JKJohn Kani
John Kani
Moses
PMPatrick Mynhardt
Patrick Mynhardt
Charlie Muller
JMJohn Moulder-Brown
John Moulder-Brown
Tony Marston
MH
Margaret Heale
Ellen Muller
BGBjörn Gedda
Björn Gedda
Sgt. Denham
JNJan Nygren
Jan Nygren
Doctor
VM
Vincent Mijoni
Boss' Boy
IM
Ivy Miyanda
Moses' Wife
RC
Reg Cornish
Mary's Boss
GS
Gailos Shiyamba
Samson

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The Grass Is Singing — streaming FAQ

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The Grass Is Singing isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

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No, The Grass Is Singing is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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The Grass Is Singing isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.