Far from the Madding Crowd (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2015, Far from the Madding Crowd is a drama and romance film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy. Bathsheba Everdene, attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.
Who’s in it. Far from the Madding Crowd stars Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene, Matthias Schoenaerts as Gabriel Oak, Michael Sheen as William Boldwood and Tom Sturridge as Sergeant Francis Troy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Far from the Madding Crowd has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $30.2M 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 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 (2015)?
- In US, Far from the Madding Crowd 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 Far from the Madding Crowd worth watching?
- Far from the Madding Crowd holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Far from the Madding Crowd?
- Far from the Madding Crowd stars Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge and Juno Temple.
- When was Far from the Madding Crowd released?
- Far from the Madding Crowd was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.