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Curse of the Starving Class

4.619941h 42mRMovieDrama

Curse of the Starving Class is a play by Sam Shepard, considered the first of a series on family tragedies. Drama about a dirt-poor 1950's-era farm family. Dad's a foul talking drunk and Mom is desperately trying to save what's left of their family life.

DirectorJ. Michael McClary
WritersSam Shepard·Bruce Beresford
ProducersDavid M. Goldstein·William S. Gilmore

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Cast · Directed by J. Michael McClary

JWJames Woods
James Woods
Weston Tate
KBKathy Bates
Kathy Bates
Ella Tate
RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Taylor
HTHenry Thomas
Henry Thomas
Wesley Tate
KF
Kristin Fiorella
Emma Tate
LJLouis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.
Ellis
JFJim Fitzpatrick
Jim Fitzpatrick
Emerson (as James Fitzpatrick)
MHMark Hanson
Mark Hanson
Bar Patron (uncredited)
DVDea Vise
Dea Vise

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Curse of the Starving Class — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Curse of the Starving Class?

Curse of the Starving Class is streaming on Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Curse of the Starving Class on Netflix?

No, Curse of the Starving Class is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Fawesome and The Roku Channel.

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Curse of the Starving Class isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Curse of the Starving Class is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.