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The Biggest Little Farm

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The Biggest Little Farm

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Released May 10, 2019

1h 31m

Documentary

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A couple are followed through their successes and failures as they work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

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Critics Consensus

Uplifting, educational, and entertaining, The Biggest Little Farm is an environmental advocacy documentary with a satisfying side dish of hope for the future.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

The film succeeds beautifully. The science is fascinating, the results thrilling, the message sober and empowering.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 16, 2020

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Ed Potton

Times (UK)

What a lovely, soul-feeding film this is.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 3, 2019

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Beth Webb

Empire Magazine

The gentle rhythm of this timely, environmentally conscious documentary will temporarily draw you away from the world of tiny screens into a partially ambiguous yet fulfilling tale of endurance.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 2, 2019

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Cris Kennedy

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Deep pockets and big dreams aside, this is an aspirational film fuelled with a positive energy that is infectious.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Alex Bentley

CultureMap

By the end of the film, the story of the Chesters and their farm has brought forth a bevy of smiles and tears, and a strong desire to book a trip to visit their small slice of heaven.

Feb 18, 2021

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

There's nothing like a couple dozen baby piggies.

Feb 8, 2021

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Lee N

Everyone can learn from this film. Everyone!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Kyle M

Gripping poetic narrative and enriching ideals demonstrates the value in life’s trajectories with contributive sustainability beneath the worthwhile story of nurturing strength in accommodating differential lifestyle, successfully grew this to be one of the purest documentaries focusing on the little things leaning towards meaningful proportions – minus facing cruelly decisive obstacles. (B+)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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KB B

This was a very informative and enjoyable film. It's definitely worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Georgan G

A great documentary about how farming should be part of the entire ecosystem. Watching this happen over many years it is heart warming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Tricia O

Very good, but it's a tear jerker. You'll root for them and cry with them, but you'll understand that it takes time to develop a self-sustaining as well as profitable farm. As they learn on their journey, so will you. Great documentary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Ric K

Authentic story, great camera work, emotionally moving, no hidden agenda.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/23

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Synopsis

A couple are followed through their successes and failures as they work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

Director: John Chester
Producer: John Chester, Sandra Keats
Screenwriter: John Chester, Mark Monroe
Distributor: Neon, LD Entertainment
Production Co: Diamond Docs, FarmLore Films
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.4M
Runtime: 1h 31m

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