Cold Comfort Farm
“She discovered a new branch of her family tree... the one with all the nuts.”
In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste, a plucky London society girl orphaned at age 19, finds a new home with some rough relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm. With a take-charge attitude and some encouragement from her mischievous friend, Mary, Flora changes the Starkadders' lives forever when she settles into their rustic estate, bringing the backward clan up to date and finding inspiration for her novel in the process.
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About Cold Comfort Farm
Cold Comfort Farm is a 1995 English-language comedy and romance film directed by John Schlesinger. The cast is led by Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home.
Cold Comfort Farm was produced by Thames Television, BBC Film, and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 1, 1995, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Writers
- Malcolm Bradbury
- Release date
- January 1, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Thames Television, BBC Film, BBC
Cold Comfort Farm cast & crew
Cold Comfort Farm was directed by John Schlesinger and written by Malcolm Bradbury.
The cast features Eileen Atkins as Judith Starkadder, Kate Beckinsale as Flora Poste, Sheila Burrell as Ada Doom, Stephen Fry as Mybug, Freddie Jones as Adam Lambsbreath, and Joanna Lumley as Mary Smiling.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Lockhart, cinematography is by Chris Seager, and it was produced by Alison Gilby and Antony Root.
Is Cold Comfort Farm worth watching?
Cold Comfort Farm holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Cold Comfort Farm is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Cold Comfort Farm
Eileen Atkins
Judith Starkadder
Kate Beckinsale
Flora Poste
Sheila Burrell
Ada Doom
Stephen Fry
Mybug
Freddie Jones
Adam Lambsbreath
Joanna Lumley
Mary Smiling
Ian McKellen
Amos Starkadder
Miriam Margolyes
Mrs. Beetle
Rufus Sewell
Seth Starkadder
Ivan Kaye
Reuben Starkadder
Jeremy Peters
Urk
Maria Miles
Elfine Starkadder
Cold Comfort Farm — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cold Comfort Farm in United States?
Cold Comfort Farm is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Cold Comfort Farm in?
Cold Comfort Farm is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cold Comfort Farm?
Cold Comfort Farm runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Cold Comfort Farm rated?
Cold Comfort Farm is rated 15. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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