Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
An independent woman in Victorian England navigates three distinct courtships amidst melancholy, atmospheric beauty.
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.
How intense is Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Far from the Madding Crowd feels like
- Tone
- romanticmelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
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Is Far from the Madding Crowd scary?
No. Far from the Madding Crowd is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Far from the Madding Crowd gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Far from the Madding Crowd sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Far from the Madding Crowd OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Far from the Madding Crowd?
Far from the Madding Crowd is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Far from the Madding Crowd have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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