Cold Comfort Farm (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, Cold Comfort Farm is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 95 minutes. “She discovered a new branch of her family tree... the one with all the nuts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste, a plucky London society girl orphaned at age 19, finds a new home with some rough relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm. With a take-charge attitude and some encouragement from her mischievous friend, Mary, Flora changes the Starkadders' lives forever when she settles into their rustic estate, bringing the backward clan up to date and finding inspiration for her novel in the process.
Who’s in it. Cold Comfort Farm stars Eileen Atkins as Judith Starkadder, Kate Beckinsale as Flora Poste, Sheila Burrell as Ada Doom and Stephen Fry as Mybug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Cold Comfort Farm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold Comfort Farm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cold Comfort Farm tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cold Comfort Farm (1995)?
- In US, Cold Comfort Farm is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cold Comfort Farm worth watching?
- Cold Comfort Farm holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cold Comfort Farm?
- Cold Comfort Farm stars Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell, Stephen Fry and Freddie Jones.
- When was Cold Comfort Farm released?
- Cold Comfort Farm was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.