Plot — What is Barn Burning about?
Ab Snopes (Tommy Lee Jones) is a Southern tenant farmer whose unrelenting and violent nature proves to be his undoing in William Faulkner's Barn Burning. Snopes sets his employer's barn on fire when he thinks he's been treated unfairly. His son, Sarty, is horrified. Snopes escapes justice for lack of proof, but he and his family are told to move on. No sooner do they move than Snopes is offended by his new rich employer. Torn between trying to win his father's acceptance and his aversion to what his father will do, Sarty must make a decision and act quickly. Adapted by Academy Award winning screenwriter Horton Foote, Faulkner's complex world of class divisions and hostile family relationships comes to life through a boy's attempt to liberate himself from hatred and poverty.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1980 |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 41 min |
| Audience Score | 54% (5.4/10, 5 votes) |
Barn Burning — FAQ
Is Barn Burning worth watching? Barn Burning holds a 5.4/10 rating from 5 viewers. Ab Snopes (Tommy Lee Jones) is a Southern tenant farmer whose unrelenting and violent nature proves to be his undoing in William Faulkner's Barn Burning. Snopes sets his employer's barn on fire when he thinks he's been t
Who directed Barn Burning? Directed by Peter Werner.
Who is in the cast of Barn Burning? It stars Tommy Lee Jones, Diane Kagan, Shawn Whittington, Carolyn Coates, Michael Riney, Jennie Hughes and more.
Where can I stream Barn Burning? You can stream Barn Burning on Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Barn Burning release? It released in 1980.
