Release Date
May 8, 2015 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
August 4, 2015 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
119 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence
Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD is the story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Hey, look, another Victorian-era movie that basically has the same plot as all other Victorian-era movies: a fiercely independent woman must fend off suitors who want to marry her! Thankfully, Far from the Madding Crowd, an adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel, is a step above many of the others, even if in the end it still doesn't leave a lasting impression. Full movie review »
