Synopsis
In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.
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Cast
- Steve McQueenBoon Hogganbeck
- Sharon FarrellCorrie
- Ruth WhiteMiss Reba
- Michael ConstantineMr. Binford
- Clifton JamesButch Lovemaiden
- Juano HernándezUncle Possum
- Lonny ChapmanMaury McCaslin
- Will GeerBoss
- Rupert CrosseNed McCaslin
- Mitch VogelLucius
Recommendations
- 80
Los Angeles Times
This film, deftly directed by Mark Rydell (Cinderella Liberty, The Rose, On Golden Pond), is a celebration of simpler times and gentler hearts. It is an absolute joy to watch. [24 Sep 1992, p.12] - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
The Reivers is a pleasant, wholesome, straightforward movie of the sort (as they say) they don't make anymore. - 70
The New York Times
Mark Rydell's direction conveys a zestful spirit, as do the film's turn-of-the-century look and picaresque minor characters. - 70
The Observer (UK)
Pleasing, affectionate adaptation of William Faulkner's last novel. [01 Aug 1999, p.10] - 70
Variety
The Reivers is a nice bawdy film, sort of Walt Disney with an adult rating. - 70
The New Yorker
Nostalgic, affectionate Southern Americana out of Faulkner; the style is a little too "beguiling" but it's an awfully pleasant comedy anyway. - 60
Time Out
Period charm accounts for much of the mild enjoyment to be had from this sunnily nostalgic adaptation of William Faulkner's novel about an unholy trio - small boy (Vogel), dimwitted young buck (McQueen) and wily black (Crosse) - who 'borrow' a 1905 Winton Flyer and drive triumphantly off to Memphis for three days of illicit pleasure. - 60
Village Voice
A slight, sentimental movie that is clearly to be enjoyed rather than respected. [29 Jan 1970, p.54]
