DRAMA . 1999 . 1h 25m . 6.1/10

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn_

"An Extraordinary Tale About An Ordinary Man."

In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local townspeople cherish him — especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. But when greedy real estate developers set their sights on Noah's land and he rejects their six-figure offer, this taciturn man is forced to summon all his strength in order to defend not only his property and way of life, but his sanity.

Starring Sidney Poitier, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker
6.1/10
Rating
1h 25m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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An Extraordinary Tale About An Ordinary Man.

In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local townspeople cherish him — especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. But when greedy real estate developers set their sights on Noah's land and he rejects their six-figure offer, this taciturn man is forced to summon all his strength in order to defend not only his property and way of life, but his sanity.

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Cast
Sidney Poitier stars as Noah Dearborn in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn.
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Year context
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local ...
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 25m.

CAST (20)

Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Noah Dearborn
Dianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Sarah McClellan
Mary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker
Dr. Valerie Crane
George Newbern
George Newbern
Christian Nelson
Roxzane T. Mims
Roxzane T. Mims
Noah's Mother
Afemo Omilami
Afemo Omilami
Noah's Father
Bernie Casey
Bernie Casey
Silas
James Thomas Lee Knight
James Thomas Lee Knight
8-year-old Noah
Frances Bay
Frances Bay
Mrs. Lewis
John Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd
Robert Murphy
Donna Biscoe
Donna Biscoe
Nurse
Sharon Blackwood
Sharon Blackwood
Gretchen
Von Coulter
Von Coulter
Petrini
Tommy Cresswell
Tommy Cresswell
Dr. Hartman
Charles Lawlor
Charles Lawlor
Earl
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Simmons
Alex Van
Alex Van
Krager
Terrence Gibney
Terrence Gibney
Dr. Cowans
Libby Whittemore
Libby Whittemore
Ward Nurse
Marc Gowan
Marc Gowan
Dr. Wells

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (18 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn about?
In the small Southern community of Twin Pines, GA, lives Noah Dearborn, a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude almost as much as the local townspeople cherish him — especially restaurant owner Sarah McClellan. But when greedy real estate developers set their sights on Noah's land and he rejects their six-figure offer, this taciturn man is forced to summon all his strength in order to defend not only his property and way of life, but his sanity.
How long is The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?
The cast of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn includes Sidney Poitier, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker, George Newbern, Roxzane T. Mims.
What is the rating of The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn?
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 18 votes on TMDB.

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Drama TV Movie
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