Jude (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1996, Jude is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 123 minutes. “A time without pity. A society without mercy. A love without equal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer's daughter named Arabella. But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an opportunity to improve himself. He moves to the city and begins an affair with his married cousin, Sue, courting tragedy every step of the way.
Who’s in it. Jude stars Kate Winslet as Sue Bridehead, Christopher Eccleston as Jude Fawley, Liam Cunningham as Phillotson and Rachel Griffiths as Arabella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jude has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $409.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jude page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jude tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jude (1996)?
- In US, Jude is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jude worth watching?
- Jude holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Jude?
- Jude stars Kate Winslet, Christopher Eccleston, Liam Cunningham, Rachel Griffiths and June Whitfield.
- When was Jude released?
- Jude was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.