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Cold Mountain

2003·Movie
2h 34min·R

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality8

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In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.
American Civil WarEpic Historical DramaWartime RomanceSurvival & PerseverancePoignant & MelancholySweeping LandscapesCharacter-DrivenJourney of DevotionEmotionally Resonant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Cold Mountain legally?

Cold Mountain is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cold Mountain worth watching?

72
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cold Mountain rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Cold Mountain?

2 h 34 min

Cold Mountain runs 2 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cold Mountain?

Critics71
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Cold Mountain much the same way.

Was Cold Mountain a box office hit?

Budget$79 million
Box office$173 million

Yes. It cost about $79 million to make and earned $173 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Cold Mountain in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom, Romania, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Cold Mountain?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cold Mountain in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cold Mountain use?

Oh, Crap!Voiceover LetterNamed by the AdaptationTsundereI Will Wait for YouUncertain DoomEvil Stole My FaithSelf-Serving MemoryAdaptational Nice GuyNow-or-Never KissToken Good TeammateBullet Holes and Revelationsand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Cold Mountain, including Oh, Crap!, Voiceover Letter, Named by the Adaptation.