Official movie poster for Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), a drama history film

Far from the Madding Crowd(1967)

Her romance with three men becomes a bold adventure

6.9(107)2h 46m1967-06-18
DramaHistoryRomance

Far from the Madding Crowd Synopsis

Bathsheba Everdine, a willful, flirtatious, young woman, unexpectedly inherits a large farm and becomes romantically involved with three widely divergent men.

Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) is a drama, history and romance film directed by John Schlesinger, released on June 18, 1967 with a runtime of 2h 46m. It stars Julie Christie, Terence Stamp, Alan Bates and Peter Finch. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 107 ratings.

Director:
John Schlesinger
Writers:
Frederic Raphael, Thomas Hardy
Producers:
Joseph Janni
Cinematographer:
Nicolas Roeg
Composer:
Richard Rodney Bennett
Production:
Vic Films Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Status:
Released

Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) Trailer

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Far from the Madding Crowd Videos & Clips

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Official Trailer - 60th Anniversary Restoration

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Far from the Madding Crowd

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Remembering Terence Stamp

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Terence Stamp Interview

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Far from the Madding Crowd Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 107 ratings.

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7/10

Julie Christie is a natural here as the emotionally controlling “Bathsheba” who will settle for nothing short of absolute devotion from any man who seeks her favour. On that front, she has attracted three gentleman who would happily make her their wife. The first, perhaps the most decent of the trio, is “Gabriel” (Alan Bates) who owns an adjacent farm and has a practical, unromantic, head on his shoulders. Then…

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

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Far from the Madding Crowd – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Far from the Madding Crowd online?

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Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) is available to stream on Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Far from the Madding Crowd?

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The main cast of Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) includes Julie Christie, Terence Stamp, Alan Bates, Peter Finch and Fiona Walker. The film was directed by John Schlesinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Far from the Madding Crowd released?

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Far from the Madding Crowd was released on June 18, 1967 and runs for 2h 46m.

Is Far from the Madding Crowd worth watching?

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Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Far from the Madding Crowd?

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