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Sometimes a Great Notion (1971): movie guide
Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) is a Action, Adventure, Drama running about 114 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 109 votes. Notable cast includes Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1971-12-17
- Runtime: 114 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1971-12-17
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What is Sometimes a Great Notion about?
Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the Stampers to stop, however Hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. Hank's wife wishes he would stop and hopes that they can spend more time together. When Hank's half brother Leland comes to work for them, more trouble starts.
Cast highlights
Sometimes a Great Notion features Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, Linda Lawson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1971-12-17. Runtime: 114 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (109 votes). Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Sometimes a Great Notion?
- Sometimes a Great Notion is listed as Action, Adventure, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Sometimes a Great Notion?
- Sometimes a Great Notion runs about 114 minutes.
- Who stars in Sometimes a Great Notion?
- Cast highlights include Paul Newman, Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, Michael Sarrazin, Richard Jaeckel, Linda Lawson.
- Does Cinema Box stream Sometimes a Great Notion?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
