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Far From the Madding Crowd

Play trailer Poster for Far From the Madding Crowd PG-13 Released May 1, 2015 1h 58m Romance Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A headstrong Victorian beauty (Carey Mulligan) has her choice of three different suitors: a sheep farmer (Matthias Schoenaerts), a dashing soldier (Tom Sturridge) and a prosperous, older bachelor (Michael Sheen).
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Far from the Madding Crowd invites tough comparisons to Thomas Hardy's classic novel -- and its previous adaptation -- but stands on its own thanks to strong direction and a talented cast.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Blue Lenses Vinterberg's confident direction and understanding of the radical potential of Hardy's original material combines with the film's remarkable performances to render this well above the usual 'costume drama' book-to-screen adaptation. Aug 25, 2018 Full Review Judy Berman Flavorwire ... the novel Thomas Hardy actually wrote would have made for a much more thrilling film. Sep 21, 2017 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online But I will say that the cinematography is lovely. The rest is just extremely forgettable. Rated: C Sep 1, 2017 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Permeating with possibilities and charged with the right measure of passion in every engrossing layer, Vinterberg's film stands head and shoulders above the feeble likes of today's lesser efforts of cinematic literary romance. Rated: 5/5 Oct 13, 2024 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies There is just a great flow to Vinterberg’s version of the Hardy classic and its easy to fall into the beautiful period setting and the simple charm of the story. It also offers another example of Mulligan’s magic as an actress. Rated: 4/5 Aug 20, 2022 Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants At just shy of two hours it stuffs in a miraculous amount of story and flies, simply flies, on a great big beautiful pair of gilded wings Jan 14, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Portrays the bucolic bliss and tragedy of Hardy's novel brilliantly. A shame it doesn't quite stick to the storyline completely, which is probably one of the reasons it doesn't make every event quite as convincing as it deserves to be. Well worth a watch nevertheless. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Fabrícia F Uma excelente adaptação de um clássico da literatura inglesa define essa bela obra-prima. Com direção eficaz e atuações genuínas de um elenco uníssono, temos acesso ao retrato da era vitoriana e os dramas que cercam a vida de uma jovem mulher (Carey Mulligan) e seus três pretendentes. A fotografia é um bônus à parte que revela toda a beleza do campo em sua vastidão. É uma joia do cinema moderno. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Laura G Beautiful cinematography! Just gorgeous. Truly a treasure I absolutely love this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review stewart M Beautifully shot and edited with an excellent cast led by Carey Mulligan, who never disappoints, it is essentially a Victorian soap opera that takes the viewer on a circuitous journey from the opening shot to the inevitable (and predictable ) conclusion. If you are a fan of costume dramas you will not be disappointed. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/14/24 Full Review Audience Member Slow moving. Her independence blurs good decision making and makes for a flimsy film instead of a love story. Not good. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/24 Full Review jen s Sublime cinematography and soundtrack; a classic period film and story. While not my absolutely favorite of the genre, this adaptation has stayed with me and proven to evoke a lasting impression. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Thomas Vinterberg

Director

Carey Mulligan

Bathsheba Everdene

Matthias Schoenaerts

Gabriel Oak

Michael Sheen

William Boldwood

Tom Sturridge

Frank Troy

Juno Temple

Fanny Robin

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Michael Sheen as William in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Tom Sturridge as Sergeant Troy in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Tom Sturridge as Sergeant Troy in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Michael Sheen as William in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Juno Temple as Fanny in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene in "Far from the Madding Crowd." Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba and Michael Sheen as William in "Far From the Madding Crowd." Matthias Schoenaerts as Gabriel and Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba in "Far From the Madding Crowd." View more photos

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Synopsis A headstrong Victorian beauty (Carey Mulligan) has her choice of three different suitors: a sheep farmer (Matthias Schoenaerts), a dashing soldier (Tom Sturridge) and a prosperous, older bachelor (Michael Sheen).
Director
Thomas Vinterberg
Producer
Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich
Screenwriter
David Nicholls, Thomas Hardy
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Production Co
DNA Films
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 1, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.1M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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