Movie
The Field
It Owns Him...It Possesses Him...And It Could Even Destroy Him
"Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing much in the name of the land. When the widow who owns the field decides to sell it in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. While no local dare bid against him, a wealthy American decides he requires the field to build a highway. "Bull" and his son decide they must try to convince the American to let go of his ambition and return home, but the consequences of their plot prove sinister.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
The Field opened in theaters December 21, 1990. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
"Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing much in the name of the land. When the widow who owns the field decides to sell it in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. While no local dare bid against him, a wealthy American decides he requires the field to build a highway. "Bull" and his son decide they must try to convince the American to let go of his ambition and return home, but the consequences of their plot prove sinister.
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Cast
Richard Harris'Bull' McCabe
John HurtBird' O'Donnell
Sean BeanTadgh McCabe
Frances TomeltyWidow
Brenda FrickerMaggie McCabe
Ruth McCabeTinker Woman
Brendan GleesonQuarryman
Tom BerengerPeter - The AmericanCredits
- Directed by
- Jim Sheridan
- Written by
- Jim Sheridan
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $1.5M
Production
- Sovereign Pictures
Granada TelevisionUnited Kingdom- Noel Pearson