The Woodlanders
“A Timeless Tale of Passion and Desire.”
Synopsis
The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.
Top Cast
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Rufus Sewell
Giles Winterbourne
Emily Woof
Grace Melbury
Tony Haygarth
Mr. Melbury
Cal MacAninch
Dr, Fitzpiers
Jodhi May
Marty South
Polly Walker
Mrs. Charmond
Vincent Franklin
Stable Lad
Walter Sparrow
Old Creedle
Sheila Burrell
Grandma Oliver
Caroline John
Housekeeper
Amanda Ryan
Sukey Damson
Emily Joyce
Libby
Michael Culkin
Percombe
Geoffrey Beevers
Agent
Dawn McDaniel
Woodland Wife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Agland
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rudkin
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Woodlanders
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- River Films, Arts Council of England, Pathé Productions, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Agland
David Rudkin, Thomas Hardy
George Fenton
Ashley Rowe
David Dickie, Tim Arrowsmith
Phil Agland, Barney Reisz
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Agland
Director
Phil Agland
Producer
Barney Reisz
Producer
David Rudkin
Screenplay
David Dickie
Editor
Tim Arrowsmith
Editor
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Andy Harris
Production Design
Susannah Buxton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Woodlanders.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woodlanders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Woodlanders about?
The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.
Who directed The Woodlanders?
The Woodlanders was directed by Phil Agland.
Who stars in The Woodlanders?
The principal cast of The Woodlanders includes Rufus Sewell, Emily Woof, Tony Haygarth, Cal MacAninch, Jodhi May.
When was The Woodlanders released and how long is it?
The Woodlanders was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Woodlanders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woodlanders was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woodlanders?
The Woodlanders holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).