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Cold Mountain

2003Movie2 h 34 minR

History
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic737.5Rotten Tomatoes69%77%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving war movie about history and war, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

Find your way home.

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Civil War Romance
  • Visually Stunning Period Drama
  • Melancholic & Poignant
  • Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
  • Gritty Survival Journey
  • Traditional Southern Gothic
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Academy Award Winner

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Anthony Minghella
Written by
Anthony Minghella, Charles Frazier
Produced by
Sydney Pollack, William Horberg
Music by
Gabriel Yared

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Facts

December 24, 2003 · 2 h 34 min · R

Released
December 24, 2003
Runtime
2 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
War, History, Adventure, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Romania, Italy
Budget
$79 million
Box office
$173 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Oh, Crap!, Voiceover Letter, Named by the Adaptation +9

  • Oh, Crap!
  • Voiceover Letter
  • Named by the Adaptation
  • Tsundere
  • I Will Wait for You
  • Uncertain Doom
  • Evil Stole My Faith
  • Self-Serving Memory
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Now-or-Never Kiss
  • Token Good Teammate
  • Bullet Holes and Revelations

12 of 86 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cold Mountain?"

Questions about Cold Mountain

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Where can I stream Cold Mountain?

fuboTVKanopyHoopla

In the United States, Cold Mountain streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Cold Mountain worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Cold Mountain good for date night?

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

Is Cold Mountain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Oh, Crap!, Voiceover Letter, and Named by the Adaptation.