Cold Comfort Farm(1995)
“She discovered a new branch of her family tree... the one with all the nuts.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Schlesinger
Studio
Thames Television
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Thames Television • BBC Film • BBC
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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.
Who directed Cold Comfort Farm?▼
Cold Comfort Farm was directed by John Schlesinger and released in 1995. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Cold Comfort Farm?▼
Cold Comfort Farm has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Cold Comfort Farm?▼
The cast of Cold Comfort Farm includes Eileen Atkins as Judith Starkadder, Kate Beckinsale as Flora Poste, Sheila Burrell as Ada Doom, Stephen Fry as Mybug, Freddie Jones as Adam Lambsbreath and more.
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