A time without pity. A society without mercy. A love without equal.
In late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer's daughter named Arabella. But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an opportunity to improve himself. He moves to the city and begins an affair with his married cousin, Sue, courting tragedy every step of the way.
Jude (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Winterbottom, released on February 6, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Kate Winslet, Christopher Eccleston, Liam Cunningham and Rachel Griffiths. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
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Kate Winslet
as Sue Bridehead
Christopher Eccleston
as Jude Fawley
Liam Cunningham
as Phillotson
Rachel Griffiths
as Arabella
June Whitfield
as Aunt Drusilla
James Nesbitt
as Uncle Joe
Paul Bown
as Uncle Jim
Berwick Kaler
as Farmer Troutham
Paul Copley
as Mr. Willis
Ken Jones
as Mr Biles
Emma Turner
as Sarah
Caitlin Bossley
as Anny
Directed by Michael Winterbottom, written by Hossein Amini and Thomas Hardy, produced by Andrew Eaton.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 152 ratings.
Well over one hundred years ago, Thomas Hardy experienced critical backlash against his novel "Jude the Obscure" and never wrote another novel. This film version is also controversial, but definitely worth a look. This stars Christopher Eccleston in the title role as a stonemason who yearns for higher learning and a better life. Eccleston's portrayal of Jude is excellent in that he is no Hollywood pretty boy. His…
Reviewed on September 29, 2023
Set amidst a very much class-ridden Britain, the eponymous aspiring stone mason (Christopher Eccleston) has settled down to marriage with "Arabella" (Rachel Griffiths) but dreams of escaping his life of physical labours and entering university. That opportunity might just come his way when she leaves him and he heads to the town where his cousins "Sue" (Kate Winslet) lives. She's a bit of a firebrand and despite…
Reviewed on November 10, 2024
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The main cast of Jude (1996) includes Kate Winslet, Christopher Eccleston, Liam Cunningham, Rachel Griffiths and June Whitfield. The film was directed by Michael Winterbottom. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Jude was released on February 6, 1996 and runs for 2h 3m.
Jude (1996) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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