Far from the Madding Crowd (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1967, Far from the Madding Crowd is a drama, romance and history film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 166 minutes. “Her romance with three men becomes a bold adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bathsheba Everdine, a willful, flirtatious, young woman, unexpectedly inherits a large farm and becomes romantically involved with three widely divergent men.
Who’s in it. Far from the Madding Crowd stars Julie Christie as Bathsheba Everdene, Terence Stamp as Sgt. Francis "Frank" Troy, Alan Bates as Gabriel Oak and Peter Finch as William Boldwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Far from the Madding Crowd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Broadway HD Amazon Channel and 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 (1967)?
- In US, Far from the Madding Crowd is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far from the Madding Crowd?
- Far from the Madding Crowd stars Julie Christie, Terence Stamp, Alan Bates, Peter Finch and Fiona Walker.
- When was Far from the Madding Crowd released?
- Far from the Madding Crowd was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.