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40 Acres

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Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm against those hell-bent on taking their 40 ACRES.

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Chase Hutchinson TheWrap In Deadwyler’s eyes, we see many lifetimes of pain and struggle that have hardened into a shell Hailey rarely lets down. While “40 Acres” can be shaky in its dialogue and staging, it’s her performance that keeps it moving. Sep 27, 2024 Full Review Stephen Saito Variety Though R.T. Thorne’s dynamic siege thriller has some familiar moves, it is full of fresh ideas. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Molly Henery The Blogging Banshee 40 Acres delivers plenty of action and suspense as it journeys to find hope in a desolate future. Rated: 8/10 Mar 31, 2025 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz This film is far from relaxing but will have those who want to see a dark, action-packed post-apocalyptic drama leaving relatively satisfied. Rated: 7/10 Mar 16, 2025 Full Review Trace Sauveur AwardsWatch 40 Acres really shows up to play in its final act, releasing all the long-simmering tension through a series of taut, satisfying combat sequences: close-range fights, tactical shootouts, and grim moments of unsettling gore. Rated: B+ Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Matthew Simpson Exclaim! The film doesn't break the mould in any real respects, but it is the kind of project where the performances can elevate the premise. Rated: 7/10 Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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R.T. Thorne

Director

Danielle Deadwyler

Actor

Kataem O'Connor

Actor

Michael Greyeyes

Actor

Milcania Diaz-Rojas

Actor

Leenah Robinson

Actor
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Movie Info

Synopsis Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the first Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm against those hell-bent on taking their 40 ACRES.
Director
R.T. Thorne
Producer
Jennifer Holness
Screenwriter
Glenn GT Taylor, R.T. Thorne, R.T. Thorne, Glenn Taylor
Production Co
Hungry Eyes Film & Television, Telefilm Canada, Ontario Creates
Rating
R (Language|Strong Violent Content)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 53m