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Far from the Madding Crowd

1998Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

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 adrenaline.

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Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nicholas Renton
Written by
Thomas Hardy, Philomena McDonagh
Produced by
Hilary Bevan Jones
Music by
John E. Keane

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Facts

July 6, 1998 · July 27, 1998 · Ended

First aired
July 6, 1998
Last aired
July 27, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
1 country

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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?

Thirteen

In the United States, Far from the Madding Crowd streams on Thirteen.

Is Far from the Madding Crowd worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Far from the Madding Crowd?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 54 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.

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?

CharactersPlot

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