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.
Cold Comfort Farm (1995) is a comedy and romance film directed by John Schlesinger, released on January 1, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell and Stephen Fry. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
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Eileen Atkins
as Judith Starkadder
Kate Beckinsale
as Flora Poste
Sheila Burrell
as Ada Doom
Stephen Fry
as Mybug
Freddie Jones
as Adam Lambsbreath
Joanna Lumley
as Mary Smiling
Ian McKellen
as Amos Starkadder
Miriam Margolyes
as Mrs. Beetle
Rufus Sewell
as Seth Starkadder
Ivan Kaye
as Reuben Starkadder
Jeremy Peters
as Urk
Maria Miles
as Elfine Starkadder
Directed by John Schlesinger, written by Stella Gibbons and Malcolm Bradbury, produced by Alison Gilby.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 80 ratings.
I'm not sure "Flora" (Kate Beckinsale) really knew what to expect when she arrived at the home of her more rustic family at the eponymous location. Farmhouses always look so welcoming and inviting, but one step through the door here and she might as well have stepped back through time. With a cast of characters named as if they were inspired by Charles Dickens, John Schlesinger takes us on a darkly humorous trip…
Reviewed on May 2, 2024
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The main cast of Cold Comfort Farm (1995) includes Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell, Stephen Fry and Freddie Jones. The film was directed by John Schlesinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Cold Comfort Farm was released on January 1, 1995 and runs for 1h 35m.
Cold Comfort Farm (1995) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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