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The Grass Harp
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The Grass Harp

1996 · 107 min Comedy Drama Family
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s. Becoming an orphan in 1935, Collin moves to his dad's cousins Verena and Dolly. Verena is a rich, bossy businesswoman. Dolly, Collin and the maid revolt, moving to a tree house.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Charles Matthau

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Dolly Talbo

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

Verena Talbo

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Judge Charlie Cool

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Collin Fenwick

Nell Carter

Nell Carter

Catherine Creek

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Dr. Morris Ritz

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Sister Ida

Sean Patrick Flanery

Sean Patrick Flanery

Riley Henderson

Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker

Sheriff Junius Candle

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

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