Far from the Madding Crowd (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1998, Far from the Madding Crowd is a drama series.
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 8.0/10, Far from the Madding Crowd sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Thirteen. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from the Madding Crowd (1998)?
- In US, Far from the Madding Crowd is available to stream on Thirteen. 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 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- 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.