Splendor in the Grass_
Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.
Starring
Melissa Gilbert, Cyril O'Reilly, Ned Beatty
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Melissa Gilbert stars as Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis in Splendor in the Grass.
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Year context
Splendor in the Grass was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.
Splendor in the Grass is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (20)
Melissa Gilbert
Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis
Cyril O'Reilly
Bud Stamper
Ned Beatty
Ace Stamper
Eva Marie Saint
Mrs. Loomis
Michelle Pfeiffer
Ginny Stamper
TE
Todd Elliot
Bill Brown
GR
Gail Rice
Terry Smith
Macon McCalman
Del Loomis
Richard McKenzie
Doc Smiley
Jim Youngs
Alan "Toots" Tuttle
Nicholas Pryor
Dr. Judd
Toni Kalem
Angelina
Graham Jarvis
Dean Pollard
Doran Clark
Juanita Howard
K Callan
Miss Metcalf
Ally Sheedy
Hazel
DC
David Carroll
Johnny Masterson
Peter Jason
Coach
Gigi Vorgan
June
Lenora May
Kay
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Splendor in the Grass about?
Two teenagers, in love in pre-Depression Kansas, cope with parental pressure and the strict sexual mores of the day.
How long is Splendor in the Grass?
Splendor in the Grass has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Splendor in the Grass?
The cast of Splendor in the Grass includes Melissa Gilbert, Cyril O'Reilly, Ned Beatty, Eva Marie Saint, Michelle Pfeiffer.
What is the rating of Splendor in the Grass?
Splendor in the Grass has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
TV Movie