Cold Mountain (2003)
A wounded soldier's gritty journey home promises a melancholy reunion with the woman he loves.
In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.
How intense is Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Cold Mountain feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticgrittyearnestatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Cold Mountain
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Cold Mountain scary?
No. Cold Mountain is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cold Mountain gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Cold Mountain sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Cold Mountain OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain runs 2h 34m.
Where can I stream Cold Mountain?
Cold Mountain is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Cold Mountain have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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