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That Evening Sun

That Evening Sun

Drama · 2009

An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.

Movie details

That Evening Sun

“I worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight.”

2009 Drama 1h 49m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over That Evening Sun?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Scott Teems

Written by

Scott Teems

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Abner Meecham

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Lonzo Choat

Mia Wasikowska

Mia Wasikowska

Pamela Choat

Carrie Preston

Carrie Preston

Ludie Choat

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Paul Meecham

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Thurl Chessor

Dixie Carter

Dixie Carter

Ellen Meecham

Court is in session

Put That Evening Sun on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.