Country Life (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1994, Country Life is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Blakemore, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920s. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.
Who’s in it. Country Life stars Greta Scacchi as Deborah Voysey, Kerry Fox as Sally Voysey, Sam Neill as Dr. Max Askey and John Hargreaves as Jack Dickens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Country Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Country Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Country Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Country Life (1994)?
- In GB, Country Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Country Life worth watching?
- Country Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Country Life?
- Country Life stars Greta Scacchi, Kerry Fox, Sam Neill, John Hargreaves and Michael Blakemore.
- When was Country Life released?
- Country Life was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.