Far from the Madding Crowd (1998): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Far from the Madding Crowd is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Nicholas Renton, starring Paloma Baeza as Bathsheba Everdene, Nathaniel Parker and Natasha Little. It runs 3 hours 36 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 36m (216 min)
- Director
- Nicholas Renton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Granada Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Far from the Madding Crowd About?
The premise of Far from the Madding Crowd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this dramatic adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s beloved novel, the tale unfolds in the English countryside of the nineteenth century, where the proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene becomes the object of three men’s intense desires. Her impulsive nature leads her into a tangled web of passion, deceit and destruction.
Far from the Madding Crowd Themes & Keywords
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- farm
- 1800s
- death
- horseback riding
- wedding night
- valentine
- unrequited love
- unhappy marriage
- sword
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- squire
- singing
- shepherd
- sheep
- sergeant
- sea
- prison
- pride
- presumed dead
- pregnancy
- murder
- military officer
- marriage proposal
- loss of husband
- letter
- inheritance
- gentleman
- fire
- estate
- dorset
- dancing
- country life
- church
- cemetery
- canceled wedding
- beach
- alias
- based on novel
Where to Watch Far from the Madding Crowd
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Far from the Madding Crowd Cast & Characters
Paloma Baeza leads the cast as Bathsheba Everdene, with Nathaniel Parker as Gabriel Oak and Natasha Little as Fanny Robin. Directed by Nicholas Renton; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nicholas Renton
- Paloma Baeza as Bathsheba Everdene
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Nathaniel Parker as Gabriel Oak - Natasha Little as Fanny Robin
- Jonathan Firth as Sergeant Frank Troy
Also Starring in Far from the Madding Crowd
· 3 more- Nigel Terry Mr Boldwood
- Sean Gilder Joseph Poorgrass
- Linda Bassett Maryann Money
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 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in 1870s Britain, this film follows the story of Bathsheba Everdene, a spirited young woman played by Carey Mulligan, whose independence and strong will shape her life’s journey. It begins on a farm in Dorset where she meets her neighbor, the honest and kind-hearted Gabriel Oak, portrayed by Matthias Schoenaerts. Gabriel is a humble farmer who soon develops feelings for Bathsheba, and he eventually proposes to her. However, Bathsheba, eager to maintain her independence and unwilling to be bound by traditional expectations, declines his proposal, confidently stating that she is too proud to marry.
Full summary
The whole story of Far from the Madding Crowd, scene by scene
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Far from the Madding Crowd FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes 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 3 hours 36 minutes (216 minutes).
When was Far from the Madding Crowd released?
Far from the Madding Crowd was released on May 10, 1998.
Who directed Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd was directed by Nicholas Renton.
More films by Nicholas Renton Who is in the cast of Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd stars Paloma Baeza as Bathsheba Everdene, Nathaniel Parker as Gabriel Oak and Natasha Little as Fanny Robin, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Far from the Madding Crowd?
In the US, Far from the Madding Crowd is streaming on Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does Far from the Madding Crowd have a post-credit scene?
No. Far from the Madding Crowd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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