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Country Life

1994·Movie
1h 58min

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Country Life fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Sometimes the further you travel the closer you get to home.

Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
Australian DramaChekhov AdaptationRural SettingFamily ConflictSocial CommentaryHistorical DramaMelancholic ToneLiterary Adaptation

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Country Life

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Where can I stream Country Life legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Country Life worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Country Life?

1 h 58 min

Country Life runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Country Life?

Critics83
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Country Life higher (83) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Country Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Country Life?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Country Life in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.