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Far from the Madding Crowd

2015Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic717.4Rotten Tomatoes84%75%

A deeply romantic, slow-burning drama movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a hardworking young sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.

Feels like

  • Period Romance
  • Victorian England
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Pastoral Setting
  • Class Conflict
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Drama
  • Visual Storytelling

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Thomas Vinterberg
Written by
David Nicholls, Thomas Hardy
Produced by
Allon Reich, Andrew Macdonald, Anita Overland
Music by
Craig Armstrong

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Facts

April 23, 2015 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
April 23, 2015
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
79 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Stalker Shrine, Water Wake-up, Pet the Dog +9

  • Stalker Shrine
  • Water Wake-up
  • Pet the Dog
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Jerkass
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • My Girl Is Not a Slut
  • Meaningful Name
  • Literary Allusion Title
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Rescue Romance

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Far from the Madding Crowd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Far from the Madding Crowd?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Far from the Madding Crowd from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 49 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Far from the Madding Crowd worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Far from the Madding Crowd okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Far from the Madding Crowd good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

What tropes does Far from the Madding Crowd use?

Stalker ShrineWater Wake-upPet the DogDogged Nice GuyJerk with a Heart of GoldJerkassEarn Your Happy EndingMy Girl Is Not a SlutMeaningful NameLiterary Allusion TitleAll Girls Want Bad BoysRescue Romanceand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Stalker Shrine, Water Wake-up, and Pet the Dog.