Tess of the D'Urbervilles
1998, English. Directed by Ian Sharp.
Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ian SharpDirector
- Justine WaddellTess Durbeyfield
- Jason FlemyngAlec D'Urberville
- Oliver MilburnAngel Clare
- John McEneryJack Durbeyfield
- Lesley DunlopJoan Durbeyfield
- Rosalind KnightMrs. D'Urberville
- Anthony O'DonnellCrick
- Christine MooreMrs. Crick
- Bryan PringleKail
- Debbie ChazenMarian
- Candida RundleIzzy
- Amanda BrewsterRetty
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ted Whitehead
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What Tess of the D'Urbervilles is based on
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is based on Tess of the d'Urbervilles, an 1891 novel by Thomas Hardy.
Novel · 1891
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
By Thomas Hardy
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tess of the D'Urbervilles?
If you liked Tess of the D'Urbervilles, try Jane Eyre, Northanger Abbey, Home for Christmas Day.
Who directed Tess of the D'Urbervilles?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) was directed by Ian Sharp and stars Justine Waddell, Jason Flemyng, Oliver Milburn.
What is Tess of the D'Urbervilles based on?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is based on Tess of the d'Urbervilles, an 1891 novel by Thomas Hardy.