God's Own Country (2017)
Kernel Score: 86% · 964 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Drama
Released: 2017-08-31
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch God's Own Country
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A young farmer in rural Yorkshire numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.
God's Own Country parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that God's Own Country is an R-rated romance involving binge drinking, casual sex, and a same-sex relationship between two farmworkers.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Depicts casual sex and a developing same-sex romantic relationship.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Features binge drinking as a recurring behavior of the main character.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Francis Lee
Cast
- Josh O'Connor as Johnny Saxby
- Alec Secăreanu as Gheorghe Ionescu
- Gemma Jones as Deidre Saxby
- Ian Hart as Martin Saxby
- Harry Lister Smith as Trainee Auctioneer
- Patsy Ferran as Robyn
- Naveed Choudhry as Male Nurse
- Stefan Dermendjiev as Bearded Farm Worker
- Moey Hassan as Taxi Driver
- Melanie Kilburn as Gloria
God's Own Country FAQ
Is God's Own Country good?
God's Own Country has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 964 audience ratings.
Where can I watch God's Own Country?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is God's Own Country OK for kids?
God's Own Country is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that God's Own Country is an R-rated romance involving binge drinking, casual sex, and a same-sex relationship between two farmworkers.
What movies are like God's Own Country?
If you liked God's Own Country, try In Cold Blood, Brokeback Mountain, My Fault: London and My First Summer.