Cold Comfort Farm
"She discovered a new branch of her family tree... the one with all the nuts."
Originally released in 1995. Cold Comfort Farm is a comedy/romance film. directed by John Schlesinger.
Starring Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, and Sheila Burrell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1995
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (76 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thames Television
- BBC Film
- BBC
- Thames International
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Wi...
Who directed Cold Comfort Farm?
Cold Comfort Farm was directed by John Schlesinger.
How long is Cold Comfort Farm?
Cold Comfort Farm has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Cold Comfort Farm released?
Cold Comfort Farm was released on January 1, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cold Comfort Farm?
The main cast of Cold Comfort Farm includes Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell, Stephen Fry, Freddie Jones.