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Far from the Madding Crowd

1998Movie3 h 36 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. The proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene finds herself entangled into the passions of three men and her impulsive nature pushes her into a web of deceit and destruction.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Directed by
Nicholas Renton

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Facts

May 10, 1998 · 3 h 36 min · Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
May 10, 1998
Runtime
3 h 36 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

My Girl Is Not a Slut, Dogged Nice Guy, Entitled to Have You +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Far from the Madding Crowd?"

Questions about Far from the Madding Crowd

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Where can I stream Far from the Madding Crowd?

In the United States, Far from the Madding Crowd is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is Far from the Madding Crowd worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Far from the Madding Crowd good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Far from the Madding Crowd plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Far from the Madding Crowd use?

My Girl Is Not a SlutDogged Nice GuyEntitled to Have YouJerk with a Heart of GoldBittersweet EndingOffice RomanceMeaningful NameEarn Your Happy EndingWrong Guy FirstJerkassI Want My Beloved to Be HappyBreak the Haughtyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including My Girl Is Not a Slut, Dogged Nice Guy, and Entitled to Have You.