The Biggest Little Farm
Two idealistic California farmers transform exhausted land into a thriving ecosystem while learning that nature cannot be controlled, only understood.
Overview
A journey of resilience and hope unfolds as a couple strives to cultivate a sustainable farm amidst nature's challenges.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- educational
- hopeful
- earth day
- family viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the documentary uplifting, educational, entertaining, and visually appealing as a hopeful account of ecological restoration.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Chesters restore depleted land by planting orchards, growing diverse crops, and integrating many animal species.
The farm's survival depends on understanding relationships among crops, animals, pests, drought, soil, and predators.
The film emphasizes lush transformed land and memorable animals including Emma the pig and Greasy the rooster.
Eight years of difficult farm work gradually renew the ecosystem and reinforce the Chesters' optimism.
Films like The Biggest Little Farm, and why
Kiss the Ground
environmental documentary built around ecological restoration, practical sustainability, and an optimistic human relationship with nature
A Life on Our Planet
hopeful nature documentary combining visually rich landscapes, environmental education, and accessible advocacy
The Biggest Little Farm
inspiring documentary portrait of determined people pursuing sustainable change through hands-on work
My Octopus Teacher
observational environmental documentary that finds wonder in interconnected ecosystems and the work required to protect them
Movie Details
- Director
- John Chester
- Release Date
- 2019-06-05
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (171)
Cast
- John Chester
- Molly Chester
- Beaudie Chester
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Biggest Little Farm about?
- Two idealistic California farmers transform exhausted land into a thriving ecosystem while learning that nature cannot be controlled, only understood.
- What is The Biggest Little Farm like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Biggest Little Farm as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Biggest Little Farm violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Biggest Little Farm.
- What did critics think of The Biggest Little Farm?
- Critics broadly found the documentary uplifting, educational, entertaining, and visually appealing as a hopeful account of ecological restoration.
- Which films are like The Biggest Little Farm?
- Films with a similar feel include Kiss the Ground, A Life on Our Planet, The Biggest Little Farm, and My Octopus Teacher.
- How long is The Biggest Little Farm?
- The Biggest Little Farm runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Biggest Little Farm?
- In United States, The Biggest Little Farm is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
