Poultry-Yard (1896): cast, story & where to watch
1896 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1896, Poultry-Yard is a documentary film directed by Louis Lumière, running about 1 minutes. “Lumière Film Catalogue no. 14” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two girls do one of their chores. Standing alongside a tree-lined farmhouse, two children who are about ten and four years old toss grain to a flock of about 50 domesticated ducks. A woman watches them briefly and then moves on. The older girl has her grain in a bucket, the younger one's grain is in her apron. The children stay in one spot, as does the camera; it's the ducks that move around. Chickens are in the background; only one braves the ducks' territory.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Poultry-Yard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poultry-Yard page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poultry-Yard (1896)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poultry-Yard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poultry-Yard worth watching?
- Poultry-Yard holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Poultry-Yard released?
- Poultry-Yard was released in 1896, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.