A Month in the Country(1987)
They hoped to heal the scars of war away in a small English village. But the war within was just beginning…
A Month in the Country Synopsis
A destitute WWI veteran is hired to help carry out restoration work on a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. While living in the quiet village, he forms a close friendship with an archaeologist and begins to come to terms with his trauma.
A Month in the Country (1987) is a history and drama film directed by Pat O'Connor, released on September 27, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson and Patrick Malahide. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Pat O'Connor
- Writers:
- Simon Gray, JL Carr
- Producers:
- Kenith Trodd
- Cinematographer:
- Kenneth MacMillan
- Composer:
- Howard Blake
- Production:
- PFH Entertainment, Euston Films, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Month in the Country (1987) Trailer
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A Month in the Country Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Firth
as Tom Birkin
Kenneth Branagh
as James Moon
Natasha Richardson
as Alice Keach
Patrick Malahide
as Reverend Keach
Jim Carter
as Ellerbeck
Richard Vernon
as Colonel Hebron
Tony Haygarth
as Douthwaite
Tim Barker
as Mossop
Eileen O'Brien
as Mrs Ellerbeck
- Vicki Arundale
Vicki Arundale
as Kathy
- Martin O'Neil
Martin O'Neil
as Edgar
- Elizabeth Anson
Elizabeth Anson
as Lucy Sykes
Key crew
Directed by Pat O'Connor, written by Simon Gray and JL Carr, produced by Kenith Trodd.
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A Month in the Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 41 ratings.
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A Month in the Country – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Month in the Country online?
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A Month in the Country (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Month in the Country?
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The main cast of A Month in the Country (1987) includes Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson, Patrick Malahide and Jim Carter. The film was directed by Pat O'Connor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Month in the Country released?
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A Month in the Country was released on September 27, 1987 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is A Month in the Country worth watching?
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A Month in the Country (1987) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Month in the Country?
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Yes. The official A Month in the Country trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.