10 Movies and Shows Similar to Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)

Description: This Merchant Ivory production, like 'Far from the Madding Crowd', is a literary adaptation that explores class, love, and societal expectations in Edwardian England. Both films feature strong female characters and lush cinematography that captures the beauty of the English countryside.

Fact: The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Emma Thompson. It was the first collaboration between Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. Director James Ivory is the oldest Oscar winner for Best Adapted Screenplay (for 'Call Me by Your Name').

Description: Martin Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence' parallels 'Far from the Madding Crowd' in its exploration of repressed emotions and societal constraints on love. Both films are visually sumptuous, with meticulous attention to period detail, and feature protagonists torn between passion and duty.

Fact: This was Scorsese's first period drama. The film won the Oscar for Best Costume Design. Daniel Day-Lewis and Michelle Pfeiffer had never worked together before this film.

Description: This film, like 'Far from the Madding Crowd', explores themes of repressed love and duty in a period setting. Both feature protagonists who sacrifice personal happiness for what they perceive as their obligations, set against the backdrop of a changing society. The restrained emotional tone and exquisite period detail are also similar.

Fact: Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson reunited after 'Howards End' for this film. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards. Kazuo Ishiguro, the author of the novel, also wrote 'Never Let Me Go'.

Description: Like 'Far from the Madding Crowd', 'Sense and Sensibility' is a period drama that delves into the intricacies of love and marriage in a restrictive society. Both films are based on classic novels and feature strong female leads who must balance personal desires with societal norms. The lush cinematography and focus on emotional authenticity are also shared traits.

Fact: Emma Thompson won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for this film. Kate Winslet was only 19 when she played Marianne Dashwood. The film marked Ang Lee's first foray into period dramas.

Description: Like 'Far from the Madding Crowd', 'Mansfield Park' is a period drama based on a classic novel, featuring a strong-willed heroine navigating love and social status. Both films highlight the challenges faced by women in patriarchal societies and feature romantic entanglements in picturesque rural settings.

Fact: The film combines elements from Jane Austen's novel and her personal letters. Frances O'Connor, who plays Fanny Price, is Australian. The screenplay was written by Patricia Rozema, who also directed the film.

Description: Similar to 'Far from the Madding Crowd', 'The Painted Veil' is a period drama about a complex romantic relationship set against a breathtaking landscape. Both films explore themes of love, betrayal, and personal growth, with strong performances and exquisite cinematography.

Fact: The film is based on W. Somerset Maugham's novel. Edward Norton was one of the producers. The piano score was composed by Lang Lang.

Description: Similar to 'Far from the Madding Crowd', 'Jane Eyre' is a classic literary adaptation that explores themes of love, independence, and societal expectations. Both films feature strong, independent female protagonists navigating complex romantic relationships in a period setting. The visual aesthetics of the English countryside and the emotional depth of the characters are also comparable.

Fact: Mia Wasikowska, who plays Jane Eyre, also starred in 'Alice in Wonderland' (2010). The film was shot in various locations across Derbyshire, England. Director Cary Fukunaga is also known for his work on the TV series 'True Detective'.

Description: Joe Wright's 'Anna Karenina' shares with 'Far from the Madding Crowd' a lush, romantic visual style and a focus on a woman's tumultuous love life in a restrictive society. Both films are adaptations of classic literature and explore themes of passion, betrayal, and societal judgment.

Fact: The film was shot almost entirely on a single stage to mimic a theatrical setting. Keira Knightley and director Joe Wright collaborated for the third time on this project. The screenplay was written by Tom Stoppard, who also wrote 'Shakespeare in Love'.

Description: While set in a different time period, 'Brooklyn' shares with 'Far from the Madding Crowd' a focus on a young woman's journey of self-discovery and romantic dilemma. Both films beautifully capture the emotional complexity of choosing between love and personal growth, with a strong sense of place and period.

Fact: Saoirse Ronan was nominated for an Oscar for her performance. The film is based on Colm Tóibín's novel of the same name. Director John Crowley also worked on the TV series 'True Detective'.

Description: Greta Gerwig's adaptation of 'Little Women' shares with 'Far from the Madding Crowd' a focus on a determined female protagonist navigating love and independence in a patriarchal society. Both films beautifully capture the pastoral settings and the emotional journeys of their characters, blending romance with feminist undertones.

Fact: Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet reunited after 'Lady Bird' (2017) for this film. Florence Pugh, who plays Amy, was only 23 during filming. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.