Far from the Madding Crowd

May 22 2015 PG-13 1h 59m
Drama, Romance

In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a hardworking young sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.

Plot

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 of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.

Written by

Thomas Hardy, David Nicholls

Directed by

Thomas Vinterberg

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

DNA Films, BBC Films, Fox Searchlight Pictures

Languages

Italiano, English, Français

Awards

2 wins & 11 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
55,306
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA