A Month in the Country 1987
“They hoped to heal the scars of war away in a small English village. But the war within was just beginning…”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Networks
- PFH Entertainment, Euston Films, Channel Four Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is A Month in the Country?
A Month in the Country is a 1987 British historical drama film directed by Pat O'Connor. The story follows a destitute World War I veteran who is hired to perform restoration work on a medieval mural located inside a rural Yorkshire church.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 27, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- PFH Entertainment, Euston Films, Channel Four Films
- Genres
- History, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 42 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- PFH Entertainment, Euston Films, Channel Four Films
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A Month in the Country is a 1987 British historical drama film directed by Pat O'Connor. The story follows a destitute World War I veteran who is hired to perform restoration work on a medieval mural located inside a rural Yorkshire church. While residing in the quiet village, he develops a close friendship with an archaeologist and begins the process of coming to terms with his personal trauma. The film is an adaptation of the 1980 novel of the same name by J. L. Carr. The cast features Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson, Patrick Malahide, John Atkinsons, and Jim Carter. This production marked the first credited role for Kenneth Branagh. The film has a runtime of one hour and 36 minutes and was released in the United States on September 27, 1987. The narrative explores the experiences of individuals attempting to heal the scars of war in a small English village, though the characters find that their internal conflicts persist despite the peaceful setting.
Should you watch it?
“A destitute World War I veteran restores a medieval mural while healing his trauma in Yorkshire.”
- Follows a destitute World War I veteran hired to help carry out restoration work on a medieval mural in a rural church.
- Features a close friendship formed with an archaeologist while living in a quiet village.
- Explores the process of coming to terms with war trauma in an English village setting.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action might find the historical drama and historical setting too slow or subdued.
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about World War I veterans finding unexpected healing and friendship in rural England.
The tone is reflective and historical, featuring a measured pacing suited for viewers interested in character-driven historical drama.
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Where can I stream A Month in the Country?
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Is A Month in the Country worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of historical drama who appreciate stories about World War I trauma recovery and art restoration in rural settings.
What is the runtime or duration of A Month in the Country?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
How many essential episodes are there?
A Month in the Country is a feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes rather than a television series with episodes.
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