Country
1981, English. Directed by Richard Eyre.
In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Country is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard EyreDirector
- Leo McKernSir Frederick Carlion
- James FoxPhilip Carlion
- Wendy HillerDaisy - Lady Carlion
- Penelope WiltonVirginia Carlion
- Jill BennettAlice Carlion
- Deborah NortonFaith
- Joan GreenwoodDollie van der Biek
- Alan WebbSir Piers Blair
- Tim SeelyAndrew Oliphant - Father
- Frederick AlexanderAndrew Oliphant - Son
- Frederick TrevesMatthew Harcourt
- Eliza BuckinghamMargaret Harcourt
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Trevor Griffiths
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Country runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Country is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Country?
If you liked Country, try Girl in the Box, The Canterville Ghost, Gosford Park.
Who directed Country?
Country (1981) was directed by Richard Eyre and stars Leo McKern, James Fox, Wendy Hiller.