Tess of the D'Urbervilles(1998)
Tess of the D'Urbervilles Synopsis
Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Ian Sharp, released on March 8, 1998 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Justine Waddell, Jason Flemyng, Oliver Milburn and John McEnery. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Sharp
- Writers:
- Ted Whitehead, Thomas Hardy
- Producers:
- Sarah Wilson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Greatrex
- Composer:
- Alan Lisk
- Production:
- LWT
- Status:
- Released
Tess of the D'Urbervilles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Justine Waddell
as Tess Durbeyfield
Jason Flemyng
as Alec D'Urberville
Oliver Milburn
as Angel Clare
John McEnery
as Jack Durbeyfield
Lesley Dunlop
as Joan Durbeyfield
Rosalind Knight
as Mrs. D'Urberville
Anthony O'Donnell
as Crick
- Christine Moore
Christine Moore
as Mrs. Crick
Bryan Pringle
as Kail
Debbie Chazen
as Marian
- Candida Rundle
Candida Rundle
as Izzy
- Amanda Brewster
Amanda Brewster
as Retty
Key crew
Directed by Ian Sharp, written by Ted Whitehead and Thomas Hardy, produced by Sarah Wilson.
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tess of the D'Urbervilles online?
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tess of the D'Urbervilles?
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The main cast of Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) includes Justine Waddell, Jason Flemyng, Oliver Milburn, John McEnery and Lesley Dunlop. The film was directed by Ian Sharp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tess of the D'Urbervilles released?
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles was released on March 8, 1998 and runs for 3h.
Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles worth watching?
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.