Cold Mountain (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Cold Mountain is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Renée Zellweger. It is partly based on Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes and earned $173 million worldwide on a $79 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role, and 6 awards in all. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m (154 min)
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- Budget
- $79M
- Based on
- Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cold Mountain About?
The premise of Cold Mountain without spoilers, adapted from Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the turmoil of the Civil War, a Confederate soldier, W.P. Inman, deserts his unit and begins a perilous journey home to reunite with his beloved, Ada. Back in the Appalachian mountains, Ada struggles to maintain their farm and faces hardship, finding unexpected support from the resilient Ruby. As Inman navigates the dangers of the war-torn landscape, Ada’s resolve is tested, and their paths toward reunion become fraught with obstacles and unforeseen connections.
Cold Mountain Themes & Keywords
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- based on novel
- 1860s
- civil war
- cold mountain north carolina
- lovers reunited
- cold blooded murder
- confederate states of america
- year 1864
- cherokee tribe
- union army
- union soldier
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- confederate army
- confederate soldier
- revenge
- murder
- tragic romance
- star crossed lovers
- attempted rape
- based on book
- female rear nudity
- kissing while having sex
- no opening credits
- bayonet charge
- bayonet fight
- period drama
- wartime romance
- snow adventure
- american civil war
- male female relationship
- interracial romance
- death of protagonist
- appalachia
- combat
- trench
- military encampment
- reference to wuthering heights
- shaving with a knife
- jealousy
- reference to abraham lincoln
- rape
- turkey the bird
- slave
- mother daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- petersburg virginia
- pregnancy
- flash forward
- flashback
Cold Mountain Cast
Nicole Kidman leads the cast, with Jude Law and Renée Zellweger. Directed by Anthony Minghella.
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Director Anthony Minghella
More from Anthony Minghella
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Cold Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cold Mountain 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 70% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Cold Mountain Plot Summary
What happens in Cold Mountain from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the chaotically shifting tide of secession envelopes North Carolina on May 20, 1861, a group of young men from Cold Mountain bravely responds to the call to arms, enlisting in the Confederate States Army. Among these courageous souls is W.P. Inman, a talented carpenter whose heart is intertwined with that of Ada Monroe, the preacher’s daughter. She has left her Charleston origins to provide care for her father during these turbulent times. Their tender romance, contrasting beautifully with the harsh realities of war, is abruptly interrupted. The memory of their sweet first kiss lingers in the air, as Ada pledges to await his return—a promise that echoes through the trials of battle.
Full summary
The whole story of Cold Mountain, scene by scene
Cold Mountain Box Office & Budget
Cold Mountain grossed $173 million worldwide on a $79 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $95.6 million came from the US and Canada and $77.4 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$173M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $95.6M
- International
- $77.4M
- Budget
- $79M
Cold Mountain Awards & Nominations
Cold Mountain won 1 Oscar, including Actress in a Supporting Role, and 6 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2004, with 2 wins from 13 nominations.
6 wins32 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2004 2 wins · 13 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Renée Zellweger
- Won Best Original Music
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Jude Law
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay – Anthony Minghella
- Nominated Best Cinematography
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Golden Globes 2004 1 win · 8 nominations- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Renée Zellweger
- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Anthony Minghella
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Original Song – Motion Picture – Sting
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Oscars 2004 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Renée Zellweger
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Jude Law
- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Critics' Choice 2004 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actress – Renée Zellweger
- Nominated Best Actress – Nicole Kidman
- Nominated Best Composer
- Nominated Best Picture
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2004 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Renée Zellweger
Cold Mountain Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Cold Mountain - Official Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Cold Mountain?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event prompts W.P. Inman to enlist in the Confederate Army?
Cold Mountain Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Unterwegs nach Cold Mountain” and “Ritorno a Cold Mountain”.
- Also known as
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- Unterwegs nach Cold Mountain
- Ritorno a Cold Mountain
- Åter till Cold Mountain
- Hideghegy
- Soğuk Dağ
- Päämääränä Cold Mountain
- Холодная гора
- Retour à Cold Mountain
- 冷山
- Návrat do Cold Mountain
- Wzgórze Nadziei
- Tilbage til Cold Mountain
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- Επιστροφή στο Cold Mountain
- Muntele rece
- קולד מאונטן
- Montanha Gelada
- 콜드 마운틴
- Студена планина
- コールド マウンテン
- Холодна гора, ცივი მთა
- Regreso a Cold Mountain
- วิบากรัก สมรภูมิรบ
- Aukstais kalns
- Thị Trấn Cold Mountain
- Šaltasis kalnas
- Studengora
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Cold Mountain FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Cold Mountain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Cold Mountain released?
Cold Mountain was released on December 25, 2003.
Who directed Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain was directed by Anthony Minghella.
More films by Anthony Minghella Who is in the cast of Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain stars Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Renée Zellweger.
How much did Cold Mountain make at the box office?
Cold Mountain grossed $173 million worldwide ($95.6 million domestic, $77.4 million international) on a budget of $79 million.
How is Cold Mountain rated?
Cold Mountain has 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Cold Mountain based on a book?
Yes. Cold Mountain is partly adapted from Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier.
What awards did Cold Mountain win?
Cold Mountain won 6 awards from 32 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2004.
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