Skylark

Skylark

Directed by Joseph Sargent

Produced by William Self Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

199395 min7.0 / 10

A rural family drama centered on the emotional and practical strain of drought and economic hardship, exploring whether bonds can survive separation and loss.

Jacob's farm is in trouble from a severe drought. Jacob and Sarah begin to wonder if Sarah can stay, and what will happen to Jacob if she and the children have to leave the farm.

Questions people ask

  • Is Skylark violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Skylark scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Skylark sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Skylark easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Skylark end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Skylark

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Skylark

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Skylark, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Skylark, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Skylark, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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