The Biggest Little Farm
The Biggest Little Farm

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The Biggest Little Farm

2019
Movie
91 min
English

The successes and failures of a couple determined to live in harmony with nature on a farm outside of Los Angeles are lovingly chronicled by filmmaking farmer John Chester, in this inspiring documentary.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users94%
Director: John ChesterGenres: Documentary, Family

Plot Summary

The Biggest Little Farm is a documentary that chronicles the efforts of John and Molly Chester as they leave their urban life in Los Angeles to establish a sustainable farm on 200 acres of barren land. The film follows their ambitious journey over eight years, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of creating a biodiverse ecosystem from scratch. It highlights their dedication to working with nature, rather than against it, to cultivate a thriving agricultural community.

Critical Reception

The Biggest Little Farm received widespread critical acclaim for its beautiful cinematography, inspiring message, and engaging narrative. Critics praised its optimistic portrayal of ecological restoration and the deep connection between humans and nature. Audiences were deeply moved by the Chester's perseverance and the farm's transformation, making it a beloved documentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and emotionally resonant documentary about sustainable farming.

  • Inspiring account of a couple's dedication to building a biodiverse farm.

  • Offers a hopeful and heartwarming look at environmental stewardship.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise 'The Biggest Little Farm' for its inspiring story of resilience, its beautiful filmmaking, and its powerful message about nature and sustainability. Many viewers found the documentary to be heartwarming, educational, and a much-needed dose of optimism.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Critics' Choice Documentary Award for Best Cinematography. Won awards at numerous film festivals, including the Audience Award at the Mill Valley Film Festival and the Spotlight Award at the DOC NYC festival.

Fun Fact

The film's production spanned eight years, during which the filmmakers documented the entire process of transforming the land, including the introduction of a wide array of animals and plants, and the challenges they faced with pests and droughts.

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'The Biggest Little Farm' is inspiring, not only for its demonstration of the power of nature, but because it details the success story of people. It's a film about dreamers and the success of a goal, which is made only more promising throu...