A Month in the Country
1987, English. Directed by Pat O'Connor.
They hoped to heal the scars of war away in a small English village. But the war within was just beginning…
A destitute WWI veteran is hired to help carry out restoration work on a medieval mural in a rural Yorkshire church. While living in the quiet village, he forms a close friendship with an archaeologist and begins to come to terms with his trauma.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Month in the Country is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Pat O'ConnorDirector
- Colin FirthTom Birkin
- Kenneth BranaghJames Moon
- Natasha RichardsonAlice Keach
- Patrick MalahideReverend Keach
- Jim CarterEllerbeck
- Richard VernonColonel Hebron
- Tony HaygarthDouthwaite
- Tim BarkerMossop
- Eileen O'BrienMrs Ellerbeck
- Vicki ArundaleKathy
- Martin O'NeilEdgar
- Elizabeth AnsonLucy Sykes
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Simon Gray
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What A Month in the Country is based on
A Month in the Country is based on A Month in the Country (1980) by J. L. Carr.
1980
A Month in the Country
By J. L. Carr
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A Month in the Country: quick answers
Is A Month in the Country worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Month in the Country?
A Month in the Country runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does A Month in the Country have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Month in the Country. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Month in the Country parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Month in the Country yet.
Which OTT platform is A Month in the Country on?
A Month in the Country is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Month in the Country?
If you liked A Month in the Country, try Comrades, Miss Violet, All Creatures Great and Small.
Who directed A Month in the Country?
A Month in the Country (1987) was directed by Pat O'Connor and stars Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, Natasha Richardson.
What is A Month in the Country based on?
A Month in the Country is based on A Month in the Country (1980) by J. L. Carr.