DramaRomance

Far from the Madding Crowd

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.

Release Date : 2015-04-23

Language :FrenchEnglishItalian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : DNA FilmsBBC Film

Production Country : United Kingdom

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Bathsheba Everdene

Original Name : Carey Mulligan

Gender : Female

Character Name : Gabriel Oak

Original Name : Matthias Schoenaerts

Gender : Male

Character Name : William Boldwood

Original Name : Michael Sheen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sergeant Francis Troy

Original Name : Tom Sturridge

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fanny Robbin

Original Name : Juno Temple

Gender : Female

Character Name : Liddy

Original Name : Jessica Barden

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jacob Smallbury

Original Name : Hilton McRae

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jan Coggan

Original Name : Harry Peacock

Gender : Male

Character Name : Joseph Poorgrass

Original Name : Bradley Hall

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sergeant Doggett

Original Name : Sam Phillips

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mrs. Hurst

Original Name : Tilly Vosburgh

Gender : Female

Character Name : Bailiff Pennyways

Original Name : Victor McGuire

Gender : Male

Character Name : Laban Tall (uncredited)

Original Name : Jamie Lee-Hill

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mr. Boldwood's Butler

Original Name : Richard Dixon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Solicitor

Original Name : Thomas Arnold

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dancer (uncredited)

Original Name : Eloise Oliver

Gender : Female

Character Name : Market Con Man (uncredited)

Original Name : David Golt

Gender : Male

Character Name : Everdene Farm Worker

Original Name : Ashley Whiteman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Farmer Stone

Original Name : Jody Halse

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bailiff #1

Original Name : Mark Wingett

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bailiff #2

Original Name : Dorian Lough

Gender : Male

Character Name : All Saints Vicar

Original Name : Leonard Szepietowski

Gender : Male

Character Name : All Souls Vicar

Original Name : Jon Gunn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dragoon

Original Name : Stuart Davidson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Parishioner

Original Name : Pauline Whitaker

Gender : Female

Character Name : Parishioner #2

Original Name : Belinda Low

Gender : Female

Reviews

Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

**Three men like the three different seasons in a woman's life!** This is a wonderful drama, I have been waiting for such film to come and since its release, I have been looking forward to this day. The romance is the theme of the film, so not the entire film as what it looks like. Based on the one and half century old novel of the same name and the fourth film adaptation. I have seen only 'Tamara Drewe', but that was altered to the present era, other than that I've not seen any other version. Still, I believe this will be remembered as the best one so far. I would say Carey Mulligan is the British version of Jake Gyllenhaal. Because they both make fine films, I admire their selection of the films. Mulligan was so brilliant here and in addition to that, Matthias Schoenaerts was equally good. They both made this film look so poetic, and so supporting cast including Michael Sheen and Tom Sturridge contributed well. If you like periodic drama, then you probably would enjoy it. The story was excellently told. The three layered romance was narrated like three that happens in the different seasons. Like landscape change, how humans too transform was quite neatly briefed for over two hours. One of the best films in the recent time I've seen. The director of 'The Hunt' did a great job. If you like Jane Austen's kind of story narrations then you must try this, so I highly recommend it! _8/10_

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2022-06-01

This is a very classy adaptation of the Thomas Hardy story and Carey Mulligan plays the role of "Bathsheba Everdene" will some skill. It is one of those stories, however, where I never quite understood why the heroine just didn't stick to her plan A and marry the right boy first. In this case, the hunky and decent farmer "Gabriel" (Matthias Schoenaerts). Instead, she has to mess around with the dashing but fickle "Capt. Troy" (Tom Sturridge) whose heart lies elsewhere until tragedy strikes, and then with the wealthy but rather too genteel "Boldwood" (Michael Sheen) upon whom tragedy also pays a visit. The attention to detail is wonderful; the outdoor settings look so very natural with some lovely photography that immerses us in their bucolic life complemented by some fine costumes and period imagery. There is chemistry a-plenty on screen between her and both Schoenaerts and Sturridge; Sheen is adequate but somewhat underused and as the story gathers pace I did find myself wondering if she was ever actually going to see sense. It is perhaps a touch too long, the character establishment is a bit on the plodding side, but it is a strong story of characterful personalities with flaws, lusts, and plenty of passion. Not as rugged, perhaps, as the 1967 version - but still a good watch.