Far from the Madding Crowd (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, Far from the Madding Crowd is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Nicholas Renton, running about 216 minutes.
What it’s about. This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. The proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene finds herself entangled into the passions of three men and her impulsive nature pushes her into a web of deceit and destruction.
Who’s in it. Far from the Madding Crowd stars Paloma Baeza as Bathsheba Everdene, Nigel Terry as Mr Boldwood, Nathaniel Parker as Gabriel Oak and Jonathan Firth as Sergeant Frank Troy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Far from the Madding Crowd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far from the Madding Crowd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far from the Madding Crowd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from the Madding Crowd (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Far from the Madding Crowd change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Far from the Madding Crowd worth watching?
- Far from the Madding Crowd holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far from the Madding Crowd?
- Far from the Madding Crowd stars Paloma Baeza, Nigel Terry, Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Firth and Natasha Little.
- When was Far from the Madding Crowd released?
- Far from the Madding Crowd was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 216 minutes.