Sod & Stubble

Sod & Stubble is a 2025 American western drama film directed and written by Ken Spurgeon. The film follows the adversities of a family pioneering on the plains of Kansas.

Sod & Stubble
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ken Spurgeon
Written by	Ken Spurgeon
Based on	Sod & Stubble by John Ise
Produced by	Bailey Chase Randy Edens Deb Goodrich Mark Mannette Tom Penning
Starring	Bailey Chase Dodie Brown Barry Corbin Mary Beth McDonough Buck Taylor
Cinematography	Logan McNay
Edited by	Logan McNay
Production companies	New Albany Films Sod and Stubble Films Fall RiveT Productions[1]
Distributed by	Purdie Distribution
Release dates	March 28, 2025 (2025-03-28) (Orpheum Theater) April 18, 2025 (2025-04-18) (United States)
Running time	102 minutes[2]
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$500,000[1]
Box office	$68,677[3][4]

The film premiered at the Orpheum Theater on March 28, 2025, and was released in the United States on April 18, 2025.

Premise

The adventures and adversities of a family pioneering on the plains of Kansas.

Cast

• Bailey Chase as Henry Ise, a German immigrant^[1]
• Dodie Brown as Rosa Ise, Henry's wife^[1]
• Barry Corbin as Vietz
• Mary Beth McDonough as Mary Bartsch
• Buck Taylor as John C. Haag
• Delno Ebie as Steve Linge

Production

Sod & Stubble began filming in June 2023 at the Miller Farm,^[1] with parts being filmed at Wichita.;^[5] El Dorado, Kansas; Osborne, Kansas; and Jewell County, Kansas.

Release

Sod & Stubble first premiered at the Orpheum Theater on March 28, 2025,^[6][7] and was released in the United States on April 18, 2025.^[8]