Cold Comfort Farm
“She discovered a new branch of her family tree... the one with all the nuts.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cold Comfort Farm Official Trailer #1 - Freddie Jones Movie (1995) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Eileen Atkins
Judith Starkadder
Kate Beckinsale
Flora Poste
Sheila Burrell
Ada Doom
Stephen Fry
Mybug
Freddie Jones
Adam Lambsbreath
Joanna Lumley
Mary Smiling
Ian McKellen
Amos Starkadder
Miriam Margolyes
Mrs. Beetle
Rufus Sewell
Seth Starkadder
Ivan Kaye
Reuben Starkadder
Jeremy Peters
Urk
Maria Miles
Elfine Starkadder
Christopher Bowen
Charles Fairford
Sophie Revell
Rennet
Rupert Penry-Jones
Dick Hawk-Monitor
Angela Thorne
Mrs. Hawk-Monitor
Basil Hoskins
Couturier
William Osborne
Coiffeur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Bradbury
- Original Score
- Robert Lockhart
- Original Title
- Cold Comfort Farm
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television, BBC Film, BBC, Thames International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
Malcolm Bradbury, Stella Gibbons
Robert Lockhart
Chris Seager
Mark Day
Alison Gilby, Antony Root, Richard Broke
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Day
Editor
John Schlesinger
Director
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Malcolm Bradbury
Screenplay
Alison Gilby
Producer
Malcolm Thornton
Production Design
Robert Lockhart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cold Comfort Farm.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Cold Comfort Farm.
Favorite Actors
Favorite Actresses
***Comedie***
Comedy Movies (Top Rated From 1960 To Today)
list0
Movies
Similar Titles to Cold Comfort Farm
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.3
7.1
6.5
6.4
6.6
6.8
5.5
8.0
5.3
5.3
6.3
9.0
6.5
5.6
6.4
6.7
6.7
6.8
6.1
More Like Cold Comfort Farm
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Comfort Farm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Cold Comfort Farm?
The principal cast of Cold Comfort Farm includes Eileen Atkins, Kate Beckinsale, Sheila Burrell, Stephen Fry, Freddie Jones.
When was Cold Comfort Farm released and how long is it?
Cold Comfort Farm was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Cold Comfort Farm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cold Comfort Farm was composed by Robert Lockhart.
Is Cold Comfort Farm based on a book or true story?
Cold Comfort Farm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stella Gibbons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cold Comfort Farm?
Cold Comfort Farm holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).