Far from the Madding Crowd (2015): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Far from the Madding Crowd is a 2015 romantic drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg, starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts and Michael Sheen. It is based on Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $30.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
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What Is Far from the Madding Crowd About?
The premise of Far from the Madding Crowd without spoilers, adapted from Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A free-spirited young woman, Bathsheba Everdene, inherits a farm and finds herself pursued by three very different men. Gabriel Oak is a hardworking sheep farmer, Frank Troy a charming soldier, and William Boldwood a wealthy bachelor. As Bathsheba grapples with love, duty, and independence, her decisions lead to unexpected consequences and a challenging path toward self-discovery and eventual understanding.
Far from the Madding Crowd Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- farm
- sheep
- three men in love with the same woman
- women's rights
- based on novel
- playing
- chasing an animal
- goose
- bear
- soldier
- confrontation
- dead woman
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- plant
- sick animal
- immaturity
- mistake
- regret
- monogram
- chase
- reflection
- sexism
- suicide attempt
- fair
- message
- presumed dead
- falling from height
- shepherd
- necktie
- saber
- misfortune
- red coat
- secret meeting
- hay baling
- bad weather
- drinking alcohol
- drunkenness
- fired from a job
- broken fence
- period romance
- england
- female empowerment
- sick sheep
- deviance
- stubborn protagonist
- loss of livelihood
- escaping animals
- border collie
- belgian actor
- sheep washing
- 19th century england
Where to Watch Far from the Madding Crowd
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Far from the Madding Crowd Cast
Carey Mulligan leads the cast, with Matthias Schoenaerts and Michael Sheen. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Thomas Vinterberg
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· 1 moreFar from the Madding Crowd Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Far from the Madding Crowd 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
288 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Far from the Madding Crowd Plot Summary
What happens in Far from the Madding Crowd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in 1870 in Britain, where Bathsheba Everdene, played by Carey Mulligan, is laboring on her aunt’s farm in the picturesque Dorset countryside. It is here that she crosses paths with the neighboring farmer, Gabriel Oak, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts. Excited by their connection, Gabriel proposes marriage, but the fiercely independent Bathsheba, determined to forge her own path, declines his offer.
As fate would have it, Gabriel’s luck takes a turn when a mishap involving his sheepdog results in his entire flock plunging off a cliff. Left without a source of income, Gabriel embarks on a quest for work. Meanwhile, Bathsheba’s fortunes change when she inherits her late uncle’s farm, which she is determined to manage herself.
Full summary
The whole story of Far from the Madding Crowd, scene by scene
Far from the Madding Crowd Box Office
Far from the Madding Crowd grossed $30.6 million worldwide. $12.2 million came from the US and Canada and $18.4 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.6M
- US & Canada
- $12.2M
- International
- $18.4M
Far from the Madding Crowd Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Far From The Madding Crowd | Official HD Trailer | Carey Mulligan 2015
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Far from the Madding Crowd Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “瘋戀佳人” and “Via dalla pazza folla”.
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- 瘋戀佳人
- Via dalla pazza folla
- Lejos del mundanal ruido
- Longe Deste Insensato Mundo
- הרחק מן ההמון הסוער
- הרחק מן ההמון הסואן
- Вдали от обезумевшей толпы
- Loin de la foule déchaînée
- Μακριά από το Πλήθος
- Am grünen Rand der Welt
- 远离尘嚣
- Távol a világ zajától
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- Çılgın Kalabalıktan Uzak
- 성난 군중으로부터 멀리
- הרחק מההמון הסואן
- Daleko od hlučícího davu
- Z dala od zgiełku
- Departe de lumea dezlănțuită
- Далече от безумната тълпа
- 遠離塵囂：珍愛相隨
- Подалі від шаленої юрми
- Kaukana maailman menosta
- Tālu no trokšņainā pūļa
- Ďaleko od hlučného davu
- Далеко од разуздане гомиле
- Daleč od ponorelega sveta
- 遥か群衆を離れて
- Xa Đám Đông Điên Loạn
- Daleko od bjesomučne gomile
- สุดปลายทางรัก
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Far from the Madding Crowd FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Far from the Madding Crowd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Far from the Madding Crowd released?
Far from the Madding Crowd was released on May 1, 2015.
Who directed Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
More films by Thomas Vinterberg Who is in the cast of Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd stars Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts and Michael Sheen, among 5 credited actors.
Where can I watch Far from the Madding Crowd?
In the US, Far from the Madding Crowd is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Far from the Madding Crowd make at the box office?
Far from the Madding Crowd grossed $30.6 million worldwide ($12.2 million domestic, $18.4 million international).
How is Far from the Madding Crowd rated?
Far from the Madding Crowd has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is Far from the Madding Crowd based on a book?
Yes. Far from the Madding Crowd is adapted from Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.
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