Cold Comfort Farm (1995)
Cold Comfort Farm is a 1995 comedy movie directed by John Schlesinger, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale and Sheila Burrell.
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.
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What is Cold Comfort Farm about?
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.
When was Cold Comfort Farm released?
Cold Comfort Farm was released on 1 January 1995.
How long is Cold Comfort Farm?
Cold Comfort Farm runs 1h 35m.
Who made Cold Comfort Farm?
Cold Comfort Farm was directed by John Schlesinger.
Where can I watch Cold Comfort Farm?
Cold Comfort Farm is available on Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Cold Comfort Farm
Buy: Fandango At Home
Cast
- 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